"The knowledge that makes us cherish innocence makes innocence unattainable."

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Source : Irving Howe (1975). “The critical point, on literature and culture”

Irving Howe

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“Even though we all might have differences, there's commonality in the sense [that] people are hard-working, people want to raise a family, people want to put a roof over their head, people want to put food on their table, people want good things for their children.”
“Not all is certainty in our world, Karigan. If it were there'd be no opportunity for faith; and then it would be a very dull existence.”

Source : Kristen Britain (2007). “The High King's Tomb: Book Three of Green Rider”, p.467, Penguin
“Ever since I saw the moon landing as a young teenager, I was determined I would go into space one day.”
“I felt compelled to blow the whistle on the penal system, under the delusion that doing so might result in some change, or at least save a few women from the same fate. Eternally naïve, that's me.”

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“It is my duty to say: Something has to change. I say that very directly, in clear words so that nobody can misunderstand me. And I believe in our new initiative for continuing education and vocational training. For French people who are socially disadvantaged, this means real recognition and support.”
“Everybody is a writer. Everybody uses e-mail and has Facebook pages and tweets.”

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“But I can hardly sit still. I keep fidgeting, crossing one leg and then the other. I feel like I could throw off sparks, or break a window--maybe rearrange all the furniture.”
“Editing is the most companionable form of education.”

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