If you're a kid who is always on the outside hoping to be on the inside, you're watching a lot. You're trying to figure out how to become a normal person in a society that considers you weird.

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.

LET EACH ONE OF US GIVE OUR BEST TO GROW THE COLLECTIVE CONSCIENCE OF HUMANITY.

The reason that so many fail to find happiness is that they fail to find gratitude.

Remember to be kind. Always.

Our goal of all goals and ultimate purpose of life is happiness.

The Universe knows what it's doing. So don't develop a big ego, and don't be afraid.

No sadness is greater than in misery to rehearse memories of joy.

Well, if I can be of any help at all, you are in worse trouble than I thought.

Truth is its own reward.

Darkness can only be scattered by light, hatred can only be conquered by love.

All those who try to go it sole alone, Too proud to be beholden for relief, Are absolutely sure to come to grief.