In this world, it's not enough to have a fine education. You need a piece of paper to prove you got it.

A lady's hair is her crowning glory

Teaching is a calling too. And I've always thought that teachers in their way are holy - angels leading their flocks out of the darkness.

Don't be afraid of your dark places. ... If you can shine a light on them, you'll find treasure there.

One thing about whoring: It put a chicken on the table.

The women I know with strong personalities, the ones who might have become generals or the heads of companies if they were men, become teachers. Teaching is a calling, too. And I've always thought that teachers in their way are holy-angles leading their flocks out of the darkness.

The fact is, you don't love me, and you haven't destroyed me. You don't have what it takes to do that.