"Once upon a time fairy tales were told to audiences of young and old alike. It is only in the last century that such tales were deemed fit only for small children, stripped of much of their original complexity, sensuality, and power to frighten and delight."

-- Terri Windling

#Children Quotes #Once Upon A Time Quotes #Delight Quotes

“Fondly we think we honor merit then, when we but praise ourselves in other men.”
“I didn't know much about my Native American ancestry, but as I got older I became more interested in it.”
“Missionary service is not only a test of faith but a real test of character.”
“The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.”

Source : Duff Gilfond, Calvin Coolidge (1932). “The Rise of Saint Calvin: Merry Sidelights on the Career of Mr. Coolidge”
“Sam did smile then, and said softly, "Hey Angel.”
“[The UN should remain in New York] because every country needs a cesspool. And the UN is always interesting as a theater of the absurd.”
“As long as you're having fun, that's the key. The moment it becomes a grind, it's over.”
“Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.”

Source : "The Histories". Book by Herodotus, Book 7, Ch. 49, c. 440 BC.

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