Children's reading and children's thinking are the rock-bottom base upon which this country will rise.

So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.

From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

I start drawing, and eventually the characters involve themselves in a situation. Then in the end, I go back and try to cut out most of the preachments.

So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact.

I meant what I said and I said what I meant.