We all know the old expression, "I'll work my thoughts out on paper." There's something about the pen that focuses the brain in a way that nothing else does. That is why we must have more writing in the schools, more writing in all subjects, not just in English classes.

The preparations were elaborate and mammoth in scale, and Washington threw himself into the effort, demanding that not an hour be lost.

Housetops were covered with 'gazers'; all wharves that offered a view were jammed with people ... As British officers happily reminded one another, it was the largest fleet ever seen in American waters. In fact it was the largest expeditionary force of the 18th century, the largest, most powerful force ever sent forth by Britain or any other nation.

It was a day and age that saw no reason why one could not learn whatever was required - learn vitally anything - by the close study of books.

If you get down about the state of American culture, just remember there are still more public libraries in this country than there are McDonalds.

Every book is a new journey. I never felt I was an expert on a subject as I embarked on a project.

Only those who [do] nothing [make] no mistakes.