Each of us is born with a history already in place

Books transmit values. They explore our common humanity. What is the message when some children are not represented in those books?

When I began to read, I began to exist

Cutting people out of your life is easy, keeping them in is hard.

We need to tell young people that America was built by men and women of all colors and that the future of this country is dependent on the participation of all of our citizens.

Reading is not optional.

I'll never live to write all the stories I have in my head.

We need to tell kids flat out: reading is not optional.

Think about all the tomorrows of your life.

We all know we should eat right and we should exercise, but reading is treated as if it's this wonderful adjunct.

It's a hard life sometimes and the biggest temptation is to let how hard it is be an excuse to weaken

When it comes to creating things, I compete with nature not with men.

I feel like this is a horror story. That's how scared I am right now."Don't be scared.""That doesn't help.

Microsoft has had many, many successful products. I'm committed to one company. This is the industry I've decided to work in.

Jesus Christ came to tell men that they have no enemies but themselves.

My references, my musical tastes, everything that I like, in fact, comes from the '70s.

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.

If we don't get lost, we'll never find a new route.

We're not going to be living in a world where white identity politics is the basis for a major political party.

Don't overcomplicate God's will. Just stay connected to Jesus. Love Him. Look into His eyes. He will lead. Follow. Repeat.

Do everything to the best of your ability.