Patriotic societies seem to think that the way to educate school children in a democracy is to stage bigger and better flag-saluting.

It is not true that we have only one life to live; if we can read, we can live as many more lives and as many kinds of lives as we wish.

We should keep [the Panama Canal]. After all, we stole it fair and square.

It is the individual who knows how little they know about themselves who stands the most reasonable chance of finding out something about themselves before they die.

Learning to write is learning to think. You don't know anything clearly unless you can state it in writing.

In a very real sense, people who have read good literature have lived more than people who cannot or will not read.

The meanings of words are not in the words, they are in us.

Language is a unifying instrument which binds people together. When people speak one language they become as one, they become a society.

Bilingualism for the individual is fine, but not for a country.

Good teachers never say anything. What they do is create the conditions under which learning takes place.

You guys are both saying the same thing. The only reason you're arguing is because you're using different words.

Love, Mercy, and Grace, sisters all, attend your wounds of silence and hope.

The dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.

The gift of the Sabbath must be treasured. Blessed are you who honour this day.

Don't lie to protect my feelings. I'd rather you speak the truth with love and respect. I'll be fine!

Suffering accepted and vanquished. . . . will give you a serenity which may well prove the most exquisite fruit of your life.

When its gone, you'll know what a gift love was. you'll suffer like this. So go back and fight to keep it.

Never be arrogant or abrasive. Treat your opponent respectfully if they really and truly believe they are right.

The babies are amazing ... They begin each day all warm and sleepy, smelling of promise.

Men, as a general rule, shy away from therapy because there is no obvious way to keep score.

For special occasions, I love pretty dresses - but nothing too frou-frou!