If you want to be proud of yourself, then do things in which you can take pride.

Read a lot. Expect something big, something exalting or deepening from a book. No book is worth reading that isn't worth re-reading.

For my whole life, my favorite activity was reading. It’s not the most social pastime.

Books break the shackles of time – proof that humans can work magic.

I can feel infinitely alive curled up on the sofa reading a book.

A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors.

There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away

I intend to put up with nothing that I can put down.

Luckily, I always travel with a book, just in case I have to wait on line for Santa, or some such inconvenience.

Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.

You are nearly there,’ said James. “‘Very close. We are so proud of you.

When people are proud of their speech, be proud of your silence.

I am proud of who I am, and nobody’s going to steal that.

You don’t have to be famous. You just have to make your mother and father proud of you.

I never regret what I do. I’m very proud of every work I have done.

If you can look in your mother’s eyes and she’s proud of you, then you’re a champion.

I am so proud of your achievements. Keep on doing what you know best.

Be proud of your valiant day-to-day struggle. There is no shame in needing support.

Be proud of your place in the cosmos. It is small, and yet, it is.