"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Massachusetts children cannot only lead the nation in test scores, they can be competitive with the best in the world. And the gap in achievement among races can virtually disappear."

"We do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"A physician's physiology has much the same relation to his power of healing as a cleric's divinity has to his power of influencing conduct."

"His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants hall."

"Research shows that there is only half as much variation in student achievement between schools as there is among classrooms in the same school. If you want your child to get the best education possible, it is actually more important to get him assigned to a great teacher than to a great school."

"There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart."