The thrust of ambition is, and always has been, great, but among the bright-eyed it had once a more adventurous and individualistic air, a much more bracing rivalry.
I read all the time. . . I read a lot of history books.
The first chapter sells the book; the last chapter sells the next book.
The most important part of a story is the ending. No one reads a book to get to the middle.
Inspiration is an empty bank account.
Those big-shot writers could never dig the fact that there are more salted peanuts consumed than caviar.
If the public likes you, you're good. Shakespeare was a common, down-to-earth writer in his day.
Progress stems from education, culture, freedom and equality. Without these fundamentals, mankind will flounder.
Why do you think people don't think that homosexual parents are good? You don't know what a homosexual family looks like. I will be the role model for the good gay family. Don't let these children suffer without families because of your bias.
A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential.
Even youngish men can acquire wisdom as time goes by.