“There is nothing political about American literature.”

“I think its important that (Roe v. Wade) remain legal for medical reasons and other reasons.”

“Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages--and sages--and, simply put, there's something for everyone inside.”

“Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.”

“The English language lacks the words to mourn an absence. For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend, we have all manner of words and phrases, some helpful some not. Still we ar...”

“I turned to books for comfort. (Former First Lady, Laura Bush)”

“Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages--and sages--and, simply put, there's something for everyone inside.”

“She was bendable light: she shone around every corner of my day.”

“Over the summit, I saw the so-called Mono desert lying dreamily silent in the thick, purple light -- a desert of heavy sun-glare beheld from a desert of ice-burnished granite.”

“Love is a weapon of Light, and it has the power to eradicate all forms of darkness. That is the key. When we offer love even to our enemies, we destroy their darkness and hatred...”