"I've never met anyone with a perfect upbringing. It seems to me that life on planet Earth just doesn't work that way. The basic challenges of getting our needs met and managing boundaries are inherent in growing up human."

-- David Simon

#Growing Up Quotes #Perfect Quotes #Challenges Quotes

“I cannot think of any work that could be more agreeable and fun than making books for children.”
“Jesus Christ. If he can play, I got to play, too.”
“If our words are not consistent with our actions, they will never be heard above the thunder of our deeds.”

Source : H. Burke Peterson (1986). “A glimpse of glory”, Bookcraft, Incorporated
“Maybe . . . because for the first time . . . there was a chance I could keep him,â€ I say. â€œSo now that you've got me, what are you going to do with me?â€ â€œPut you somewhere you can't get hurt.â€ And when he kisses me, people in the room actually sigh.”
“O good Jesu Thou has bound my heart in the thought of Thy Name, and now I can not but sing it; therefore have mercy upon me, making perfect that Thou hast ordained.”

Source : Richard Rolle (of Hampole) (1920). “The Fire of Love”
“Journeys up the Metaphoric River are hugely enjoyable and highly recommended. Since every genre is nourished by its heady waters, a paddle steamer can take even the most walk-shy tourists to their chosen destination. As a bonus, there is traditionally at least one murder on board each trip--a "consideration" to the head steward will ensure that it is not you.”
“Taste everything, but swallow only what fits.”
“A human being sheds its leaves like a tree. Sickness prunes it down; and it no longer offers the same silhouette to the eyes which loved it, to the people to whom it afforded shade and comfort.”

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