"Those who cry to be young again should think twice before they seal those prayers."

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Source : Laura Whitcomb (2005). “A Certain Slant of Light”, p.154, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Laura Whitcomb

#Prayer Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Cry Quotes

“I am not a critic; to me criticism is so often nothing more than the eye garrulously denouncing the shape of the peephole that gives access to hidden treasure.”
“If you go long enough without a bath, even the fleas will let you alone.”
“Quality afterschool programs provide safe, engaging and fun learning experiences to help children and youth develop their social, emotional, physical, cultural and academic skills.”
“In God's eyes all children are beautiful but here on earth we have higher standards.”
“When power replaces truth as the goal, assertion replaces reason as the path”
“Feminism has exceeded its proper mission of seeking political equality for women and has ended by rejecting contingency, that is, human limitation by nature or fate.”
“Young women you will be the ones who will provide the example of virtuous womanhood and motherhood. You will continue to be virtuous lovely praiseworthy and of good report. You will also be the ones to provide an example of family life in a time when families are under attack, being redefined and disintegrating. You will understand your roles and your responsibilities and thus will see no need to lobby for rights.”
“Sometimes kids just act impulsively, but it's because we have strong feelings, not because we're trying to make trouble.”

Source : James Howe (2011). “The Misfits”, p.185, Simon and Schuster

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