"I didn't grow up with great privilege, nor did I grow up wanting for anything. I was a middle-class kid and, relative to the rest of the world, that's great wealth."

-- Matt Damon

#Growing Up Quotes #Kids Quotes #Class Quotes

“Each generation is tough! I'm still learning my generation. The desire to connect has to be present and evident. My generation thrives off of transparency and we can see through inauthenticity. On the contrary, we cling to what is real and genuine. While tradition and customs are important in their place, it's also important to be able to meet people where they are and speak their language a little bit. If this isn't done, you'll have a very difficult time connecting with young people.”

Source : Source: www.ebony.com
“I work continuously within the shadow of failure. For every novel that makes it to my publisher's desk, there are at least five or six that died on the way. And even with the ones I do finish, I think of all the ways they might have been better.”
“If you want to control someone, all you have to do is to make them feel afraid.”
“Over my real sorrows I never weep.”
“The Nobel Peace Prize has become hopelessly politicized. I think it cheapens the prize itself.”
“Gentleness in the gait is what simplicity is in the dress. Violent gestures or quick movements inspire involuntary disrespect.”
“It has been aptly said that all Egypt is but the facade of an immense sepulcher.”

Source : Amelia B. Edwards (2011). “Pharaohs, Fellahs and Explorers”, p.5, Cambridge University Press
“The best dress for walking is nakedness.”

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