The library is our house of intellect, our transcendental university, with one exception: no one graduates from a library. No one possibly can, and no one should.

The universe is not going to see someone like you again in the entire history of creation.

The library is not only a diary of the human race, but marks an act of faith in the continuity of humanity.

The library is central to our free society. It is a critical element in the free exchange of information at the heart of our democracy.

It is very important that, no matter what happens, you keep your feeling of self worth and value.

Libraries keep the records on behalf of all humanity. the unique and the absurd, the wise and the fragments of stupidity.

Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.

Libraries and museums are the DNA of our culture.

Everybody is somebody, so you don't have to introduce anybody.

The book is here to stay. What we're doing is symbolic of the peaceful coexistence of the book and the computer.

It meant that New York philanthropists, New York society, would now rediscover the library. ... that learning, books, education have glamour, that self-improvement has glamour, that hope has glamour.

Walk any path in Destiny's garden, and you will be forced to choose, not once but many times.

The principles of stewardship and servant leadership challenge you to look at leadership differently. Consider these values.

The fact to which we have got to cling, as to a lifebelt, is that it is possible to be a normal decent person and yet be fully alive.

I should think you could be gladder on Monday mornin' than any other day in the week, because 'twould be a whole week before you'd have another one!

Throw in the intensity of emotions that come with that bittersweet summer sandwiched between high school graduation and the rest of your life.

No I'm not a great believer in getting back over things and saying if only, or if, or buts because I don't think we actually get anywhere on that.

I was in Covent Garden today having a pizza, and these men who worked there were secretly trying to take my picture from behind the counter. That sort of thing is so odd.

You've got to play with pride and guts.

I'm flattered that women think that I'm sexy.

There are still things out there in the universe to contemplate and spend our lives chasing.