When I was growing up in the Forties and Fifties, you could hide your children from the difficulties of life, but today… — Michael Morpurgo Copy Share Image
Inside you is eternity. A human being is not so simple. We're told that we're Ted or Sally or Willie or whatever… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
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The peasants of the Asturias believe that in every litter of wolves there is one pup that is killed by the mother… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
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There was a little part of me that always felt like I was going to be an actress, but I never acted… — Summer Glau Copy Share Image
I know,” said Peter. “Perhaps better than anyone. But you can’t stay a child forever. To choose to speak into Echo’s Well… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
God...made childhood joyous, full of life, bubbling over with laughter, playful, bright and sunny. We should put into their childhood days just… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
When I lived in China, there were no libraries. My mother bought books for me, and they were mostly the classics. I… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
My kids will grow up in a house knowing that it's perfectly normal for two men to be in love, it's perfectly… — Tori Spelling Copy Share Image
I knew I wanted to be a performer and do comedy at 5 years old. My dad's wife, Marlene Rosenbaum, was boiling… — Sandra Bernhard Copy Share Image
If you see me performing, you're going, that guy is simply the most extroverted guy I've ever seen. But if you've seen… — Bruce Springsteen Copy Share Image
I'm terrified of being poor, I always have been. It's growing up as a Methodist. I'll spend that bit of extra money… — Kevin McCloud Copy Share Image
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I have two older sisters and one older brother and hold them largely responsible for the trouble I got into growing up.… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
I love the old movies from my past, when I was growing up. I just have a special place in my heart… — Cassandra Peterson Copy Share Image
I was influenced growing up by everything from Harlequin romances to Fedor Dostoyevsky and Albert Camus, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and later… — Danzy Senna Copy Share Image
Growing up in Kentucky, I used to hang out with four running buddies as a kid - 6, 10, and 11 years… — Hal Sparks Copy Share Image
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Acting helped me as I was growing up. It helped me learn about myself, helped me travel, helped me understand life, express… — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
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My favorite player, growing up, was David Robinson. He was really the first person that I actually knew about and actually watched. — Greg Oden Copy Share Image
Many people's unhappiness is rooted in the habitual role they play. While our family role may have made sense growing up, it… — Lauren Mackler Copy Share Image
Whenever I get into a tough situation...I think of growing up, and I say, 'This situation won't be the worst one I've… — Billy Wagner Copy Share Image
I've got a twin sister who's an artist and growing up I was always "the loud one." She's not actually quiet at… — Sue Tompkins Copy Share Image
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There comes a time in life when you have to put away your immature tactics, take responsibility for your actions, and be… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I don't want someone who promises me the world, I want someone to sit on the porch with me and watch it… — Tammi Post Copy Share Image
Creative scientists and saints expect revelation and do not fear it. Neither do children. But as we grow up and we are… — Madeleine L'Engle Copy Share Image
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