The elasticity of imagination and compassion is what writing and reading promote.

Reading is a way to take in the difficult situations and understand them. The whole point of reading a book in class is to have discussion about what these situations are like.

Marjorie Agosin proves the power of the word to transport us to the center of her humane and human vision.

When we read, even if the characters are tragic or sad or disturbing, these are our brothers and sisters in the human family.

The elasticity of imagination and compassion is what writing and reading promote.

Don't plan it all. Let life surprise you a little.

There is no end to what can be said about the world