There can be no really pervasive system of oppression, such as that in the United States, without the consent of the oppressed

it is not tears but determination that makes pain bearable.

Make sure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, and you can't settle anything until morning anyway.

Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.

I tried to allow my children to take risks, to test themselves. Better broken bones than broken spirit.

Sedentary people are apt to have sluggish minds. A sluggish mind is apt to be reflected in flabbiness of body and in a dullness of expression that invites no interest and gets none.

The time will come when it will disgust you to look in the mirror.