You know what guys do? They stand up for people. You know why? Two reasons. It's right. And it feels good. Even if the person doesn't know what you did. Maybe especially then.

Let's face it - with a few exceptions, nobody likes anybody.

Athlete or not, I’m going to make sure you know how to read.

Part of the writer's task is to recognize what he's done, then dive back in and make the connections clearer. I'm a strong believer in getting things right the ninth or tenth time.

It’s just as easy to lie to yourself as it is to lie to other people. Maybe easier.

Reciprocity is not mandatory.

See Scott run, Run Scott run. See Scott die, No such luck.

Books are growing more honest at a younger age, and the world is becoming less warm and fuzzy. Or at least the monsters are out in the open.

She never said, "No, don't buy that trash," or "Pick a real book." She knew they were all real books. This is how great a librarian she was. And how great a mom.

I totally don't know what to do." He got up and started pacing. "Am I supposed to get you a present? Or maybe a card. I'm completely lost.

It is good to stay in a peaceful poverty than to stay in a painful wealth.

Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self.

I appreciate photographs which celebrate harmony. I don't particularly want to look at chaos. I see enough of that at home.

Men should learn to live with the same seriousness with which children play.

Hold the door for an old man. Old ladies can take care of themselves; they've been doing it long enough.

[In relation to business:] Invention must be its keynote-a steady progression from one thing to another. As each in turn approaches a saturated market, something new must be produced.

Understanding and love require a wisdom that comes only with age.

There is sadness of when you're watching someone enjoy something that you think is substandard. The ineffable sadness when someone is happy and something is not as good as it should be.

Nothing is unchangeable but the inherent and unalienable rights of man.

Faith When you feel deeply that a certain act is the right act, do it and have perfect faith that the consequences will be good.