The best instruction is that which uses the least words sufficient for the task.

To stimulate life, leaving it free to unfold itself, that is the first duty of the educator.

Many people must have noticed the intense attention given by children to the conversation of grown-ups when they cannot possibly be understanding a word of what they hear. They are trying to get hold of words, and they often demonstrate this fact by repeating joyously some word which they have been able to grasp.

The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people.

I'll be honest. After I got married, I definitely had a shift in emotional devotion.

But whether a couple is a man and a woman has everything to do with the meaning of marriage.

I would love to spend more time in Britain one day. In my heart, I still feel that I'm English, and when I think of home, I think of England.

I had babies at the age of 43 because sometimes you get so caught up, you are making your life, building your career and may be you don't want to get married.