"Sexual enlightenment is that hardhearted process which for hygienic reasons forbids young people to satisfy their curiosity themselves."

-- Karl Kraus

#People Quotes #Curiosity Quotes #Enlightenment Quotes

“A minor operation is one that is done on someone else”
“Every man praises his own wares.”
“To retain my fascination with chemistry, I have had to change my research fields about every 10 years.”
“Before I knew you, I thought brave was not being afraid. You've taught me that bravery is being terrified and doing it anyway.”
“Donâ€™t kiss me,â€ she said warningly. â€œI donâ€™t intend to,â€ he replied, smiling a little. â€œI donâ€™t have my whip and chair with me.”
“Just think: your family are the people most likely to give you the flu.”
“The writing part of my life never changes, because that's just when the inspiration comes.”
“She was by nature a sunny soul”

Source : Jean Webster (2015). “Daddy-Long-Legs”, p.5, Sheba Blake Publishing

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