"Darling Daddy, This is Rose. The shed needs new wires now it has blown up. Caddy is bringing home rock-bottom boyfriends to see if they will do for Mummy. Instead of you. Love, Rose."

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Source : Hilary Mckay (2013). “Casson Family: Indigo's Star”, p.58, Hachette UK

Hilary McKay

#Home Quotes #Rocks Quotes #Rose Quotes

“This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day. Yet, we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world. Thank you. Good night, and God bless America.”
“There is no situation that could ever confront you that cannot be solved. Life takes on real meaning when you set values for yourself, regard yourself as worthwhile and elevate your thoughts to things that are of God-good. There is a Higher Power. Turn to it and use it; it is yours for the asking.”
“My life, I swear, is, like, 75% public. I have a very small percentage of my life that is private. But I do keep that private life private.”
“Everything had to be done in-between Stones time.”
“I'd rather go to the dentist... but I'm going.”
“To me, it's a great day every time I receive a letter from somebody who climbed inside one of my books, inhabited it for a while, learned a little something, and emerged grateful.”
“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.”
“I have a long-term interest in the humanities.”

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