An important verity about knowledge is that the brain works most effectively with consciously retained information. We more easily remember what we want to recall later. When we feed our fourteen billion brain cells with information that will enrich us and help others, we are really learning to Think Big.

Here is the treasure chest of the world - the public library, or a bookstore.

Even if somebody disagrees with you, their life is still valuable.

A truly moral nation enacts policies that encourage personal responsibility and discourage self-destructive behavior by not subsidizing people who live irresponsibly and make poor choices.

I came away with the idea that respect is really the solution. We need to teach young people to respect authority - particularly, respect the law.

The doors of the world are opened to people who can read.

You are what you think.