The sight of parents, children and grandparents all descending on a tented field to enjoy the pleasure of ideas and books renews my faith in humanity.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Each child brings so much joy and hope into the world, and that is reason enough for being here. As you grow older, you will contribute something else to this world, and only you can discover what that is.
A love of books has opened so many doors for me. Stories have inspired me and taught me to aspire.
Literature helps us transcend ourselves.
By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet.
I hope children will be happy with the books I've written, and go on to be readers all of their lives.
The response to 'The Greatest Generation' and the books that followed has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life.
Growing up, I saw the world as an inspiring place full of interesting people.
Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all - that has been my religion.
I try to make my books reflect humanity as I see it.
The older I get, the more my curiosity grows, and every book I write is a new exploration.
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