"Mom was the greatest influence of my childhood. She wanted to save me from the vice, lust, and drinking that was all about me."

-- Ethel Waters

#Mom Quotes #Drinking Quotes #Childhood Quotes

“It was violent, it was brutal, and it got down right uglyyy!”
“(I measure time by how a body sways.)”
“I haven't been in a good mood since I was 6 years old”
“Hearing stories has a direct impact on literacy development.”
“My favorite movie of all time is 'Rocky.'”
“It takes me a while to figure things out, doesn't it?" Edilio grinned. "Do me a favor. When you find Astrid, repeat that to her, word for word, the part about how it takes you a while. Then remember her exact reaction and tell me.”
“Before you speak, my friend, remember, a spiritual man contain his anger. Angry words are like slap in de face.”

Source : Chris Abani (2005). “GraceLand: A Novel”, p.9, Macmillan
“My plan is to make the best of whatever comes my way.”

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