Love is a conquering force! – Phil Jackson

Scholars and other thinkers ponder whether people know right from wrong and can reshape a shared moral center. Early in the last century a young man’s letter home showed his priorities. “Father,” he wrote, “you suggest that the greatest benefit from college is to be found in . . . habits of intellectual diligence and… Read more »

When guiding a student, there are several steps you need to take to make sure the student keeps listening as you outline a course of action. Step 1. Get up close and on the same eye level as the child. You can even kneel below the child looking up to their eyes as you guide… Read more »

Nothing in the world Can take the place of PERSISTENCE. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than Unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not. Unrecognized genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Good intentions will not. Almost everyone is well intended. Persistence and determination Drive people… Read more »

What you have in the life of a nation you must first put into its schools. – Von Humbolt

“When I was fourteen my father was so ignorant, I could scarcely stand to have him around; but when I turned twenty-one, I was amazed at how much he has learned in seven years.” – Mark Twain

“I get embarrassed that I let my parents down.” “I lie when I really want to get my way!” “If I tell a lie I get into trouble and get punished.” “When I tell a lie it really upsets my mother. My dad comes unglued!” “The worst lie I ever heard was when my sister… Read more »

When you say you are sorry, it means you’ll never do it again! Children need to know that “I’m sorry” truly does have meaning and involves ownership. – Candace Rowland

Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it. — William Durant, founder of General Motors – William Durant

To upset or tease someone, like telling lies about someone or spreading rumors about another person. To tell lies about people to deliberately hurt them. Remember: Hurt people hurt people! To get out of trouble by saying you didn’t do something when you actually did. To be dishonest and not acknowledge what you do. To… Read more »