Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

We grow up never questioning that which is unquestioned around us.

Grandparents are given a second chance to enjoy parenthood with fewer of its tribulations and anxieties.

Sisters, while they are growing up, tend to be very rivalrous and as young mothers they are given to continual rivalrous comparisons of their several children. But once the children grow older, sisters draw closer together and often, in old age, they become each other's chosen and most happy companions. In addition to their shared memories of childhood and of their relationship to each other's children, they share memories of the same home, the same homemaking style, and the same small prejudices about housekeeping that carry the echoes of their mother's voice.

Young people are moving away from feeling guilty about sleeping with somebody to feeling guilty if they are *not* sleeping with someone.

Never underestimate that a small group of people can hold up a liquor license. Sometimes, it's the only thing that can.

Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world.