Anita

“That was the only tragic thing about books: they changed people. All except the truly evil, who did not become better fathers, nicer husbands more loving friends. They remained tyrants, continued to torment their employees, children and dogs, were spiteful in petty matters and cowardly in important ones, and rejoiced in their victims' shame.”
― Nina George

“We often miss opportunity because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work”
― Thomas A. Edison

“The Walk to School on the Day after Labor Day"
I was sad that summer was over.
But I was happy that it was over for my enemies, too.”
― B. J. Novak

“When asked "What do we need to learn this for?" any high-school teacher can confidently answer that, regardless of the subject, the knowledge will come in handy once the student hits middle age and starts working crossword puzzles in order to stave off the terrible loneliness.”
― David Sedaris, Me Talk Pretty One Day