“It was not a competition, but there was a push. I felt him pushing me to be more of the person I used to be and more of who I wanted to be.”— Karla Marie-Rose Derus, nytimes.com
“Reading books forces you to imagine, question, ponder, reflect, connect one historical moment with another. Reading books provides a deeper understanding of political figures and events, of the world — of life itself.”— Peggy Noonan, catholic.edu
“You must not stop reading books. That's all. If you seek a happy and interesting life, one of depth, meaning and accomplishment, you must read books.”— Peggy Noonan, catholic.edu