I grew up in a family where we weren't allowed to talk about beauty or to put any emphasis on physical appearance.

That someone like Obama could be elected president of the United States - with its unrivaled power and prestige - has begun to restore the country's and the world's faith in America as the land of opportunity.

Dee Dee Myers

Deep down, my mom had long suspected I was gay... Much of her anger and hurt came from her sense of betrayal that she was the last to be told.

Chaz Bono

You will not do incredible things without an incredible dream.

John Eliot

Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

But what I was going to say was, I just figured I'm going to go boldly in the direction of my dreams, say it as Thoreau would say, and just see where it takes me.

Demetri Martin

I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.

Joseph Lancaster

My parents were keen for me to have the education they themselves never had. They weren't able to guide me towards particular books, but they encouraged me to read, which I did, randomly and compulsively.

Ian Mcewan

It doesn't do any good to sit up and take notice if you keep on sitting.

Source Unknown

'Teen Moms!' I started watching them like the first two seasons, and I stopped. I stopped because they are too young. I feel sorry for them. And I didn't watch that show 'Hoarders.' That thing would made my skin crawl.

NeNe Leakes

I love to lose myself in a mystery to pursue my reason to an O altitudo.

Thomas Browne

Armed with positive thoughts, it becomes easier to focus on your goals, while the opposite also holds true.

Stephen Richards

...but Dumbledore raised his finger for silence, a silence which fell as though he had struck Uncle Vernon dumb.

J.K. Rowling