“I want children to learn to develop deep reading skills in the beginni...” — Maryanne Wolf Quote

“I want children to learn to develop deep reading skills in the beginning in print. I believe the physicality of print is much better in the beginning for children, and then help them learn how to use their deep reading skills on digital medium.”

“The acquisition of literacy is one of the most important epigenetic achievements of Homo sapiens. To our knowledge, no other species ever acquired it.”

“As work in neurosciences indicates, the acquisition of literacy necessitated a new circuit in our species' brain more than 6,000 years ago. That circuit evolved from a very simple mechanism for decoding basic information, like the number of goats in one's herd, to the present, highly elaborated reading brain.”

“My heroes are always ready, willing, and able to execute moves necessary to get themselves out of deep trouble.”

“A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.”

“I feel a deep emotion and pride for the honor of having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1992.”