"(He) had not realized how much he needed this sweet, friendly sound. How much he needed someone to settle in next to him. He didn't know that he needed to not be so solitary until at last he wasn't. So many needs in one old dog."

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Source : Kathi Appelt (2012). “The Underneath”, p.9, Simon and Schuster

Kathi Appelt

#Sweet Quotes #Dog Quotes #Friendly Quotes

“When you are in a jackal environment, never give them the power to submit or rebel. We want to teach this to children very early: Never lose track that you are always free to choose. Don't allow institutions to determine what you do.”
“I can't worry about whether roles will be there for me when I'm older.”

Source : "Mireille Enos Is Killing Us" by Tom Chiarella, www.esquire.com. April 15, 2012.
“When I was about eight, I asked my mother if it was true that God knows everything about you. When she answered yes, I said, 'Then there's no hope for me, Mum.”

Source : "Andrew Sullivan, American by Choice". Interview with Mark Warren, www.esquire.com. November 16, 2011.
“I lost two of the greatest men I've ever known to assassination - and a son to suicide.”
“Television made a lot of difference in country music. It's progress. I believe in progress.”
“Any time there's a lot of pressure, it's life and death, you go toward this very dark kind of humor. Soldiers do it. Cops do it.”

Source : Source: www.esquire.com
“After four years as Administrator of the SBA, I have let President Obama know that I will not be staying for a second term. I will stay on until my successor is confirmed to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.”
“You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.”

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