We see these adolescents mourning for a lost childhood.

Play is not only our creative drive; it's a fundamental mode of learning.

Friendships in childhood are usually a matter of chance, whereas in adolescence they are most often a matter of choice.

Children in the 21st (century) have been transformed from net producers of their own toy and play culture, to net consumers of play culture imposed by adults.

When we are polite to children, we show in the most simple and direct way possible that we value them as people and care about their feelings.

We now recognize that abuse and neglect may be as frequent in nuclear families as love, protection, and commitment are in nonnuclear families.

It just happens to be the way that I'm made. I have to write things down to feel I fully comprehend them.

Give when you have nothing to give. That is when it will bring you the most joy.

Let not the jolly be alone in the world, for they shall talk about the future and snag to do the exercises.

Voters quickly forget what a man says.

My understanding of Chinese history is limited. So far, I have only scratched its surface; I wish I could find out more.

Like I say, it depends on how you do rock-'n'-roll. If you do it right then I think people will appreciate it for what it is.

My visibility may have gotten Hollywood to redefine what's attractive.

Tolerated people are never conciliated. They live on, but the aroma of their life is lost.

I felt like when we came back from the All-Star break we needed everybody to feel like they were part of the team, ... I'm just trying to do whatever the team needs at any given time.

I like doing Zumba. I only do it like, once a week. If I did it more often, I would be very skinny.