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.
LAURA BUSHWomen 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.
More Laura Bush Quotes
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As long as we have books, we are not alone.
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You 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.
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It’s not easy to have the job of president. It’s not easy to run for it. And it’s not a job for the feint of heart.
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Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.
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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 are gender health differences, and we need to know what they are.
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There’s nothing political about American literature.
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Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages–and sages–and, simply put, there’s something for everyone inside.
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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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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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Jenna’s traveled with me; they’ve both traveled with their dad. This is the only time they’ve been old enough in all of their dad’s campaigns to really be involved in.
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We all, parents, educators, community leaders, and every… citizen, need to come together to find new ways to engage children with the natural environment.
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Education is spreading hope. Millions are now learning to live with HIV/AIDS – instead of waiting to die from it.
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Well, we’ve faced very difficult decisions and challenges in our country, every one of us have, as we – since September 11th, as we fought the war on terror, all of those decisions that the President had to make to put young men and women in harm’s way.
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The ages between birth and age 5 are the foundation upon which successful lives are built.
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