The uninitiated might say that I am lost in my books, but I know I am more found than lost.

I realized that every lesson, conference, response, and assignment I taught must lead students away from me and toward their autonomy as literate people.

Books are love letters (or apologies) passed between us, adding a layer of conversation beyond our spoken words.

The purpose of school should not be to prepare students for more school. We should be seeking to have fully engaged students now.

Kindness is the supreme intelligence.

Linguist say parties in the conversation will tolerate silence for four seconds before interjecting anything, however unrelated.

Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.

we grow fearless when we do the things we fear

Be assertive, but don't forget to look around. I realized there are other opinions that can be more useful to me than just sticking to my guns.

As to the deceit perpetrated upon women, let it pass, for, when love is in the way, men and women as a general rule dupe each other.

'Duck Dynasty' is a ridiculous show, and long may it wave. America and democracy will endure. They've seen a lot worse.

I don't really need bulk, just strength. I can get strong without putting on weight.

Luck: when your burst of energy doesn't run afoul of someone else's.

A kingdom always includes three fundamental components: a ruler, a realm of subjects who fall under his rule, and the rules or governances.