"Life is not perfect and never will be. You just have to make the very best of it and you have to open your heart to what the world can show you and sometimes it's terrifying and sometimes it's incredibly beautiful. ...And I'll take both, thanks!"

 

"I think love is the most important thing."

 

From WISDOM by Andrew Zuckerman.
$50, published by Harry N Abrams, available wherever books are sold.
Used by permission

   
       

"Keep your head on straight. Finish school. Go to college."

   
       

"Of course, no matter how innovative our schools or how effective our teachers, America cannot succeed unless our students take responsibility for their own education. That means showing up for school on time, paying attention in class, seeking out extra tutoring if it's needed, staying out of trouble. To any student who's watching, I say this: Don't even think about dropping out of school. Don't even think about it."

   
       

"Good Grades. Go to College!"