"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."

"A thousand years ago, everybody knew the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, they knew the Earth was flat. Fifteen minutes ago, you knew we humans were alone on it. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow."

"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."

"You have to be a speedy reader because there’s so so much to read."

"I'm smart and I can be really funny and interesting and I can go toe-to-toe with anybody in a conversation."

"Reading can take you places you have never been before."