Earnestness is highly underestimated. It comes from the core, while hip is trying to impress you on the surface.

Believe nothing a man tells you and everything he shows you

There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build.

We need to make sure our students are exerting themselves. We need to praise them when they deserve it and to tell them honestly when they have it in them to work harder.

Let other people finish their sentences when they’re talking.

educators best serve students by helping them be more self-reflective. The only way any of us can improve—as Coach Graham taught me—is if we develop a real ability to assess ourselves. If we can’t accurately do that, how can we tell if we’re getting better or worse?

Brick walls let us prove how badly we want our dream and they stop those who don't want it enough. Brick walls let us show our dedication.