When we unnecessarily elongate the process of "learning to read, " we postpone "reading to learn" - learning itself - by years.

worksheets - the archenemy of abundant, purposeful reading (and discussion and writing).

Fear of failure is one of the principal fears creating obstacles in the way of successful self-actualization and achieving goals

The person who sees the difficulties so clearly that he does not discern the possibilities cannot inspire a vision in others.

An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out.

Anger is not an accepted thing for women. And, you know, I do get angry. I feel it's a very honest emotion.

MANICHEISM, n. The ancient Persian doctrine of an incessant warfare between Good and Evil. When Good gave up the fight the Persians joined the victorious Opposition.

I want to be better at staying connected.

He was one of the few political leaders I have ever met whose public speeches revealed more than his private conversations. [On Ronald Reagan]

I was experiencing all the success the entertainment industry has to offer, but I knew there had to be something more. It was sort of through that God prepared me to hear about His great plan.

What shall I do, singer and first-born, in a world where the deepest black is grey, and inspiration is kept in a thermos? with all this immensity in a measured world?

And so it is they who, between them, give me all the reasons for believing in none.