Peter Thomas Quotations

Giving them the opportunities to learn that natural give and take we all need is probably very important. But I don't think you have to go out of your way.

I remember when I came back from overseas and was starting a family and trying to go to college, and it was very, very difficult.

We thought, I want to do what John Muir did.

I've been through the coming back and trying to go to college and raise a family.

To spoil a child with positive interactions and time (with parents) - I don't think you can overdo that.

This is proof positive that in fact the sand is moving at present.

Improving global economic conditions have prompted raw materials cost increases. We have seen escalating raw material, energy and transportation costs over an extended period.

It's not a matter of intelligence; it's a matter of changing their patterns of behavior and creating an environment where they have nothing else to do but learn.

It's right up there with divorce and death in terms of the emotional impact.

The fact we didn't sign more was not for the want of trying.

It's certainly a cause for concern and something to be followed up on.

I guess they obviously watched the Temple game.

It was just so different from anything we have seen on Mars.

It was heart-wrenching and humiliating. We were unbelievably bad.

You know, my heart went out to them, and I just want to help them.

They often have a better sense of themselves. They may have more positive interactions with parents than children that have to share their parents.

Do you think if the stamp-act is repealed, that the North Americans will be satisfied?

Intuitively, one would assume if you don't grow up with other children you might not learn that easy give and take. What often happens is that there are some only children who act that way, and that stands out more than the only children who seem to get along with others.

Have you ever noticed how people who wear camouflage gear really stand out in a crowd?

Exceptional results arrive only when exceptional people put in exceptional effort. It never arises by accident or good fortune.