Laura Bush Quotes

Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.

It's really important for people who are HIV positive to reach out to let other people know that they can be tested, they can find out they can still live a life -- a positive life, a happy life.

Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library.

Leadership is not about popularity, it is about doing what is right.

Women have a better chance to secure freedom and protect themselves from violence, from abuse, from injustice, if they are well-educated and know their rights.

Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.

I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.

The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.

A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.

Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages--and sages--and, simply put, there's something for everyone inside.

Nothing attracts attention like a red dress.

When you reach out to others in need, when you reach out to the world, you really do have a satisfying life by helping others.

Time spent in nature decreases stress and anxiety and improves focus for adults as well as children.

We need to alert women everywhere about the seriousness of heart disease.

My mother was my Girl Scout leader, and George's mother was his Cub Scout leader. In fact, that's when some say her hair turned white.

Any criticism of someone you love is hard to take.

I'm not wild about the term first lady. I'd just like to be called Laura Bush.

Education is the key. With a really good education, you have a much broader view of the world. Well-educated people can seek help for themselves. They can help others.

I'm not the one who was elected." Although she disagreed with her husband on "a lot of issues," she emphasized, "I would never do anything to undermine my husband's point of view.

I was the same way after graduating with a degree in education. I started to teach and I was wondering: do I really know how to teach?

What I want for children in our country and around the world is safe, stable and loving homes.

We all, parents, educators, community leaders, and every... citizen, need to come together to find new ways to engage children with the natural environment.

I think there are a lot of reasons to be critical of the media in America.

Bluffton is growing. But we must hold on to that small-town character.

Jenna's traveled with me; they've both traveled with their dad. This is the only time they've been old enough in all of their dad's campaigns to really be involved in.

I would never do anything to undermine my husband's point of view.

I'm inspired by my faith of course, and all the different people around me.

I don't really feel like I have to have a debate with my husband over issues.

Books are important. They help you sleep at night.

I also want to encourage anybody who was affected by Hurricane Corina to make sure their children are in school.

I see that one part of the education of women is health education. We know that women who are educated have much healthier families.

We know how unhealthy it is. I know what happens, though - young women start smoking because they don't think they're really going to keep smoking.

An educated child is better equipped to handle all the challenges of life, from finding work to avoiding diseases like HIV/AIDS.

But we talk about issues, we talk about people, we talk about personalities. George is a very good reader of people, and he's very perceptive about people, and you know, that's fine.

Educated people can make their own choices about their governments. And certainly for women, an education allows you to understand your rights.

Reading will give you lasting pleasure.

We can overcome evil with greater good.

In contrast to my husband, I can pronounce the word nuclear.

No one likes to be criticized.

The ages between birth and age 5 are the foundation upon which successful lives are built.

A good book is like an unreachable itch. You just can't leave it alone.

I think it’s important that (Roe v. Wade) remain legal for medical reasons and other reasons.

I turned to books for comfort. (Former First Lady, Laura Bush)

There are gender health differences, and we need to know what they are.

Education is spreading hope. Millions are now learning to live with HIV/AIDS - instead of waiting to die from it.

Politics is a people business. I like people.

For countries to succeed, for democracies to succeed, the women and men in those countries need to be free. Women and men need to know their rights.

I've always loved children. When I was working with children as a librarian, I loved being with them and working around them.

In almost every single way, George and I share the same values. And if we differ on some issues, it's very, very minor.

It's really important for boys to have a father around, or a grandfather, or an uncle - a man they can really relate to who loves them, and who they know loves them.