Death is a slave's freedom.

I am ever fascinated by the human experience and by, actually, human beings.

I’m a big fan of history—applying the lessons as well as the joys and sadness. If we pay attention, we would see how we affect each other. In terms of time, we are not that far from one another. If we were to look back a century, it would seem like a long time; but, if we look at it by decades then it’s only 10 years, and by generations it’s only five.

Mistakes are a fact of life. If you are willing to be wrong then you have earned the right to be right.

I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility. (U.S. poet and writer, 1943- )

Some say we are responsible for those we love. Others know we are responsible for those who love us.

The catchword I use with my classes is: The authority of the writer always overcomes the skepticism of the reader.