Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.
LAURA BUSHYou know, there are a lot of would-be governors of Texas sitting around today who never took the opportunity to get into a race when the time was right. If George is good at anything, it’s timing.
More Laura Bush Quotes
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When I taught school, we just had the school cafeteria; we didn’t have machines or things for children to buy food from. But parents can try to educate their children about choices. A lot of everything we’re talking about that has to do with heart disease has to do with the choices that we make.
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Though my plans at the moment are vague, I can assure you that I’ll never run for the Senate in New York.
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Bluffton is growing. But we must hold on to that small-town character.
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As long as we have books, we are not alone.
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The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.
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I also want to encourage anybody who was affected by Hurricane Corina to make sure their children are in school.
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There’s nothing political about American literature.
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The fight against terrorism is also a fight for the rights and dignity of women.
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It’s really important for boys to have a father around, or a grandfather, or an uncle – a man they can really relate to who loves them, and who they know loves them.
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Women have a better chance to secure freedom and protect themselves from violence, from abuse, from injustice, if they are well-educated and know their rights.
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Educated people can make their own choices about their governments. And certainly for women, an education allows you to understand your rights.
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A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.
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What I want for children in our country and around the world is safe, stable and loving homes.
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No one likes to be criticized.
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Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.
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