“Managers help people see themselves as they are; Leaders help people to see themselves better than they are.”

“The book you don't read can't help.”

“Books are what you step on to take you to a higher shelf. The higher your stack of books, the higher the shelf you can reach. Want to reach higher? Stack some more books under your feet! Reading is what brings us to new knowledge. It opens new doors. It helps us understand mysteries. It lets us hear from successful people. Reading is what takes us down the road in our journey. Everything you need for a better future and success has already been written.”

“Some people claim that it is okay to read trashy novels because sometimes you can find something valuable in them. You can also find a crust of bread in a garbage can, if you search long enough, but there is a better way.”

“Poor people have big TV's. Rich people have big libraries.”

“Those who will not read are no better off than those who cannot read.”

“How sad to see a father with money and no joy. The man studied economics, but never studied happiness.”