the sculpting of the brain’s circuitry during this period of brain growth depends to a great degree on what a child experiences day-to-day.

At best, IQ contributes about 20 percent to the factors that determine life success, which leaves 80 percent to other forces.

the real tests of life can come a child’s way at any moment,

If you want to know the value of a second, ask the person who just crossed the road at the wrong time and barely escaped being hit by a speeding car.

It's difficult to change things in a positive way.

Consumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.

It was scary how a girl couldn't live without friends.

I didn't fear old age. I was just becoming increasingly aware of the fact that the only people who said old age was beautiful were usually twenty-three years old.

For leaders to be effective, they need to connect with people.

The unexpected is always likely to happen.

Conspiracies no sooner should be formed Than executed.

I'm very superstitious. I come from a family that's big on not painting the nursery until the baby is home.

The colors and creativity of our painters attracted me, but I remember that I was shocked by the lack of proportion.