Cassandra, when you want to speak to me, you should say 'Excuse me, Mrs. Johnson.' Then wait until you get my attention.""Excuse me, Mrs. Johnson. Do I have your attention now?

Generally speaking, books don't cause much harm. Except when you read them, that is. Then they cause all kinds of problems.

Some secrets are meant to be known- but once known you can never forget them.

It was like walking into a treasure trove of books, hoarded by pirate librarians.

...books were better than travel.

But remember what I said about forgetting what I said?

Only bad books have good endings.If a book is any good, it's ending is always bad - because you don't want the book to end.

I swear that woman had a previous career as a death-hunter selling tragic ballads down around the Seven Dials, " said Will. "And I do wish she wouldn't sing about poisoning just after we've eaten.

Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future.

The people who care about you may not tell you your blind spots fearing to offend/hurt you. Open up and ask their feedback and get enlightened.

We should take care not to make the intellect our god it has of course powerful muscles but no personality.

I understand the importance of giving back, and that's something I definitely want to do.

The word "independence" is united to the accessory ideas of dignity and virtue. The word "dependence" is united to the ideas of inferiority and corruption.

I think it's important to be an absolute believer and have that confidence.

Through embracing the diversity of humans beings, we will find a sure way to true happiness.

Some people are very lucky, and have the story in their heads. I've never storyboarded anything. I like the idea of chance. What makes God laugh is people who make plans.

My fellow Americans, we can only build our bridge to the 21st century if we build it together, and if we're willing to walk arm-in-arm across that bridge together.