“I was always accused of being too stiff. In 1974, when I ran my first primary race for state rep, I was chief aide to the speaker of the House, I knew the issues and understood state government. But what I found out the hard way is that you can know all the ins and outs but people want to know you, your family.” PeopleKnowsWayWantFirstsHardStatesGovernmentFoundHouseRaceIssuesUnderstoodChiefsPrimariesRanOur FamilySpeakersAccusedState GovernmentHard Way Author:Jim Edgar
“It doesn't matter what the income level of your family is, or if English is the first or second language. It makes no difference. The bottom line is that every child can be an academic champion, an academic champion and a superstar in academics.” IfsFirstsChildrenMatterLanguageDifferencesLinesLevelsBottomIncomeOur FamilyChampionAcademicBottom LineSuperstar Author:Arnold Schwarzenegger
“I was not such a great student, .. So, when I graduated high school, I went to work cooking. I cooked a little at home, but back then, cooking wasn't really a profession that you aspired to, unless your family was in the business. I looked at it as a job. My first job was at Joe Allen's, and I remember there was a photo over the bar of the Triple Dead Heat from the 1944 Carter Handicap.” FirstsLittlesHomeSchoolJobsRememberStudentsHigh SchoolCookingProfessionBarsOur FamilyHeatCarterHandicaps Author:Bobby Flay
“If you want to change the world, first try to improve and bring about change within yourself. That will help change your family. From there it just gets bigger and bigger. Everything we do has some effect, some impact.” IfsWorldWantInspirationalTryingFirstsHelpingEffectsBiggerImpactOur FamilyChanging The World Book:Worlds in Harmony: Compassionate Action for a Better World: Easyread Large Bold Edition Source: Worlds in Harmony: Compassionate Action for a Better World: Easyread Large Bold Edition