Books ... rarely if ever talk about what children can make of themselves about the powers that from the day or moment of birth are present in every child.

What is most important and valuable about the home as a base for children's growth into the world is not that it is a better school than the schools, but that it isn't a school at all.

Much of what we call History is the success stories of madmen.

We learn to do something by doing it.There is no other way.

Children learn from anything and everything they see. They learn wherever they are, not just in special learning places.

The true test of character is ... how we behave when we don't know what to do.

People should be free to find or make for themselves the kinds of educational experiences they want their children to have.

the ignobility of thought and action that desperation born of indigence produces.

Watching the debate this afternoon it was apparent they loved term limits in the House - as Brutus loved Caesar.

Gave my money all to you, took my watch and pawned it, too.

Not everybody has things that become classics.

The ones that make it complicated never get congratulated

I don't talk to anybody about my personal life, and maybe that perpetuates it, too. But it's really important to own what you want to own and keep it to yourself.

Find something you like and use it often

The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.

No matter what you do, do it to your utmost. I always attribute my success to always requiring myself to do my level best, if only in driving a tack in straight.

I'm not worried about young people seeing an opportunity and taking advantage of it.