Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.

We all like stories that make us cry. It's so nice to feel sad when you've nothing in particular to feel sad about.

I cannot explain it; but when difficulties arise, I am not perplexed or doubtful. I know how to meet them.

We have no firm hold on any knowledge or philosophy that can lift us out of our difficulties.

No matter how mistaken Communist ideas may be, the experience and knowledge gained by trying them out have given a tremendous impetus to thought and imagination.

If the child is left to himself, he will think more and better, if less showily. Let him go and come freely, let him touch real things and combine his impressions for himself.

If my parents didn't push me and didn't support education, I probably wouldn't be here today.... Regardless of whatever they went through and how they may have been treated, they felt education was important. So, it's easier when you have the parents who support it, rather than those who don't.