I do not think students should have to read a select number of classics,

[Cardinal Pell accused schools with critical literacy programs of trying to turn students into] agents of social change ... George Pell should not be afraid of students being agents of social change -- we should all be that, and one thing the syllabus should be teaching children is to be critical.

[Bell strongly encouraged the students to let him know of any concerns they have.] If there is anything on your mind, ... don't think it's too far-fetched ... We are open for ideas if you think of something we ought to do.

I really like meeting students.

I'm so disturbed when my women students behave as though they can only read women, or black students behave as though they can only read blacks, or white students behave as though they can only identify with a white writer.

We have invited 10 chapters, which are secondary schools, to come and train...each one is to bring two students.