We should learn to take genuine pride in a job well done and not expect praise for one simply carried out.

I regard other women as my community, not my competition.

I passed my classes because I displayed effort, not because I learned math. But how can we help young people understand life rarely gives partial credit for effort, especially if that effort doesn't lead to understanding or success?

Recognizing your talents doesn't mean believing they're limitless. Accepting your strengths doesn't lead to pride, but instead to humility; you're less likely to resent what others have if you understand your own bounty.

We should expand health savings accounts so people can save in a tax-advantaged way for more routine healthcare needs.

I have written more than 100 novels and novellas since 1983 - I was first published in 1985. There was an overlap of three years with my teaching career, but finally I felt good enough about my writing career to quit teaching and write full time.

What I want out of my career is just to work.

Throughout my career I've fought for the rights of women as full and equal members of society.