I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists of mostly of building enough bookshelves.

The one thing that I always got positive reinforcement for from teachers, who really changed my life, was the written word.

Look back, to slavery, to suffrage, to integration and one thing is clear. Fashions in bigotry come and go. The right thing lasts

In all things in life, choose your conscience and trust your instincts, and lead your life without regrets.

I wish I had not been in a hurry to get on to the next thing: dinner, bath, book, bed. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less.

Get a life which you are not alone. Find people you love, and who love you. And remember that love is not leisure, it is work.

There is a lot of talks now about metal detectors and gun control. Both are good things. But they are no more a solution than forks and spoons are a solution to world hunger.

When in doubt, choose the kids. There will be plenty of time later to choose work.”

Look in the mirror tonight. Who is that man? Who is that woman? She is the work of your life. He is its greatest glory.

The stereotypical five o'clock dad belongs in a diorama with his 'Ask your mother' and his 'Don't be a cry baby.' The father who believes hugs and kisses are sex-blind and a dirty diaper requires a change, not a woman, is infinitely preferable.