I had discovered that learning something, no matter how complex, wasn’t hard when I had a reason to want to know it.

All I’ve done is give you a book,” she said. “You have to have the courage to learn what’s inside it.

You must completely dedicate yourselves to it. To do less will be to let down your country, your state, your parents, your teachers, and ultimately, yourselves. Remember this: The only good citizen is the well-educated...