James R McManus On Favors
James R McManus I wouldn’t do anything for money that I wouldn’t do for nothing… What I mean is, a little old lady comes in…
Thomas Michael Bond On Fantasy
Thomas Michael Bond (January 13, 1926 – June 27, 2017) One of the nice things about writing for children is their total acceptance of the…
Oliver Sacks On Perspective
Oliver Sacks (July 9, 1933 –August 30, 2015) I feel a sudden clear focus and perspective. There is no time for anything inessential. I must…
Maria Popova On Chance and Choice
Maria Popova (July 28, 1984 -) Chance and choice converge to make us who we are, and although we may mistake chance for choice, our…
Shilpa Bhatia On “Fitting In”
Shilpa Bhatia Why fit in, when you're born to stand out!
William Lewis Safire On Writing
William Lewis Safire (December 17, 1929 – September 27, 2009) Composition is a discipline; it forces us to think. If you want to 'get in…
Samuel Levenson On Mistakes
Samuel Levenson (December 28, 1911 – August 27, 1980) You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make…
