Young people's reading choices are influenced by their peers.

People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading.

Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development

Teaching vocabulary lists is inefficient - the time is better spent reading alone.

If children read 1 million words in a year, atl least 1,000 words will be added to their vocabulary.

Hearing stories has a direct impact on literacy development.

Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading.

Those who read in a second language write and spell better in that language.

Without a reading habit, children simply do not have a chance.

Access to a school library results in more reading.

Learning to read in one language helps us read a second language.

The only thing that will ever make me fall in love is: if I fall in love.

Man is the measure of all things.

I am all about switching between genres and doing as much as possible.

Democracy, the practice of self-government, is a covenant among free men to respect the rights and liberties of their fellows.

A man who thinks too much about his ancestors is like a potato-the best part of him is underground.

But remember, this power of the people on top depends on the obedience of the people below. When people stop obeying, they have no power.

My dad's main client was the World Bank, and he spent most of his time traveling to Third World countries. His particular interest lay in the eradication of poverty through development and business.

I'm thankful there are children watching at home who can finally relate to a new Miss America.

Before people crow about the absence of weapons of mass destruction, I suggest they wait a bit.

What makes you happy is seeing someone else smile because you put it there. That's what's awesome about living in this world.