"Francie was ten years old when she first found an outlet in writing. What she wrote was of little consequence. What was important was that the attempt to write stories kept her straight on the dividing line between truth and fiction. If she had not found this outlet in writing, she might have grown up to be a tremendous liar."

-- Betty Smith

#Liars Quotes #Writing Quotes #Years Quotes

“Emily and I have now reached the time in life when not only do we lie about our ages, we forget what we've said they are.”
“I would love to do a musical so hopefully I will be blessed with doing one.”
“It is not in the bright, happy day, but only in the solemn night, that other worlds are to be seen shining in their long, long distances. And it is in sorrow - the night of the soul - that we see farthest, and know ourselves natives of infinity, and sons and daughters of the Most High.”

Source : William Mountford (1858). “Euthanasy, Or Happy Talk Towards the End of Life”, p.379
“It is difficult to be sure of our friends, but it is possible to be certain of our loyalty to them.”
“If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend.”
“Air transport is just a glorified bus operation.”
“If the others heard me talking out loud they would think that I am crazy. But since I am not, I do not care.”
“Wimbledon is getting a bit too like Royal Ascot. It's not what happens or who wins so much, as what clothes do I have on.”

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