"it was love, of course, though I didn't know it then and Finn was both its subject and object. He accepted love instinctively, without responsibility or conditions, like a wild thing glimpsed through trees."

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Source : Meg Rosoff (2008). “What I Was”, p.45, Penguin UK

Meg Rosoff

#Responsibility Quotes #Tree Quotes #Accepted Quotes

“The highest wisdom adopts the humblest of bodies.”
“The purpose of God and the power of God is available for every man.”
“I like semi-torn-down places where I could get nestled in and get something done without anyone bothering me.”
“If you want to aspire to be any pitcher in the game right now, it's probably Madison Bumgarner. I really keep a close eye on what he's doing, his preparation, his routine, how he goes about his bullpens and in between so I can incorporate that stuff into my game.”
“I'm not into watching stuff I did last week, let alone three or four years ago.”
“Nicky looked down at me with a knowledge on his face that he was holding the monster in his arms. I'd have comforted him, but it would have been all lies.”
“I've never been a cocky individual, but I am very confident.”
“When a garden is used as a place to pause for thought, that is when a Zen garden comes to life. When you contemplate a garden like this it will form as lasting impression on your heart.”

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