Bessie-isms:

*A child who declares themselves bored is a child lacking the will and skills to explore the magnificent world all around them. They have been crippled by being entertained.

*Not all who appear idle are; they may be contemplating deeply or dreaming productively. However, most who appear idle are idle, as few think deeply or dream at all.

Quotable:

The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.

Hubert Humphery