Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

My father was a headmaster in England and then the dean of a college in Australia. We moved there when I was about five, so my education was in Australia, and I always felt I was Australian even though my passport was British.

We pay a price when we deprive children of the exposure to the values, principles, and education they need to make them good citizens.

Let me ask you: Should only children of the wealthy have access to quality early education? Should only children of the wealthy have access to a college degree? The answer - the only answer - is: no.

Yeah, my very first teacher when I was 6 was a big influence, because it was so boring that I quit guitar.