A word spoken is a terrible thing when it suddenly utters what the heart has long allowed.
I get paid by the year, and I try to earn my money.
What makes a child gifted and talented may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning.
Maybe I should just go home and ride my tractor.
Supreme Court nominees should be individuals who not only understand, but truly respect the equal roles and responsibilities of different branches of government and our state governments.
My goal for reform is not necessarily to pass laws but to make sure the laws are being followed.
If I move one way, I lose a couple votes. If I move another way, I lose a couple votes.
It's very easy to accept and love those who are like us, but to love someone different is very hard
Sometimes I not only stand there and take it, I even smile at them and say I'm sorry. When I feel that smile coming onto my face, I wish I could take my face off and stamp on it.
A great part of courage is the courage of having done the thing before.
The amplification of our diverse literary voices is a political act of resistance. Our lives are important, too. Our lives should be represented in our literature. And that literature is vital, compelling, and accessible. That literature deserves to be disseminated and noticed and available. And with respect to the dissemination and promotion of diverse voices - librarians, educators, and editors of literary journals play such an important role. They deserve not only a hearty shout out, but also our thanks and support.