Famous quotes containing the word children:
“It is the responsibility of every adultespecially parents, educators and religious leadersto make sure that children hear what we have learned from the lessons of life and to hear over and over that we love them and they are not alone.”
—Marian Wright Edelman (20th century)
“Common sense should tell us that reading is the ultimate weapondestroying ignorance, poverty and despair before they can destroy us. A nation that doesnt read much doesnt know much. And a nation that doesnt know much is more likely to make poor choices in the home, the marketplace, the jury box and the voting booth...The challenge, therefore, is to convince future generations of children that carrying a book is more rewarding than carrying guns.”
—Jim Trelease (20th century)
“Americans, indeed, often seem to be so overwhelmed by their children that theyll do anything for them except stay married to the co-producer.”
—Katharine Whitehorn (b. 1926)