I realize, of course, that I wasn't born knowing how to read. I just can't imagine a time when I didn't know how.

The name we give to something shapes our attitude toward it.

To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another.

It is not enough to simply teach children to read; we have to give them something worth reading.

Peace is not won by those who fiercely guard their differences, but by those who with open minds and hearts seek out connections.

I love revision. Where else can spilled milk be turned into ice cream?

As much pleasure as young people get from Twittering and texting, there is no way these activities will nourish their minds and spirits the way literature can.

Reading can be a road to freedom or a key to a secret garden, which, if tended, will transform all of life.

As I look back on what I have written, I can see that the very persons who have taken away my time are those who have given me something to say.

Some folks are natural born kickers. They can always find a way to turn disaster into butter.

I love to read. But I loved to read a lot longer than I started to love writing.

The journey to self discovery forges many paths, the footprints left behind are the memories of what was and the belief of what is.~bns

Belief, hard work, love - you have those things, you can do anything.

Ever since I was young I loved making things and being part of the design process.

Whoever lights the torch of war in Europe can wish for nothing but chaos.

Ridiculous sums of money can be confusing.

Start from scratch with Jesus every day and then be picky about what you add to your life.

In the 21st century nations don't invade other nations.

Any information is valuable to the degree that you can use it.

Life is a school and problems are the curriculum.

People get mad Annabel. Its not the end of the world.