"There are more important things than outward appearance. No amount of makeup can cover an ugly personality."

"If I could make anything disappear, it would be hate."

"You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room."

"After the rain, the sun will reappear. There is life. After the pain, the joy will still be here."

"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose."

"Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important."