"Was I the only woman in the world who, at my age - and after a lifetime of quite rampant independence - still did not quite feel grown up?"

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Source : Dodie Smith (2012). “The Town in Bloom”, p.200, Hachette UK

Dodie Smith

#Independence Quotes #Age Quotes #World Quotes

“A lot of music fans are still interested in insightful perspectives on music - maybe even more interested than ever, since everyone needs help making sense of the incredible variety of sounds that have sprung up in the wake of the Internet revolution. There's a lot of room for unique, qualified voices who can provide good reads.”
“How does gravity work? And if it were to cease suddenly, would certain restaurants still require a jacket?”
“Grace is ever present. All that is necessary is that you surrender to it.”
“A LOT OF PEOPLE DO NOT INVEST IN BUSINESS.. THEY INVEST IN BUSY-NESS (They Purchase A Job)”
“Our joy does not have to be based on our circumstances.”
“In America everyone plays bang ball, eight ball, nine ball, that kind of stupid crap, but in Canada and Europe they play snooker which is a much more skillful game and I enjoy that. I play pool now with friends, if we go to a bar we will play, but I am nowhere near as good as I once was.”

Source : Source: pokerworks.com
“If I have children, after school they'll always feel happy energy in the home.”
“The artist produces for the liberation of his soul. It is his nature to create as it is the nature of water to run down the hill.”

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