they reminded me of the biggest liar I ever knew personally. Was a farmer, too. Reputation of pretty good farmer at that, but he lied so he had to hire another man to call his pigs. — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
they reminded me of the biggest liar I ever knew personally. Was a farmer, too. Reputation of pretty good farmer at that, but he… — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold. — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skill...we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up. — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
Most American heroes of the Revolutionary period are by now two men, the actual man and the romantic image. Some are even three men… — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
How old are you Johnny" she asked. Sixteen." And what's that-a boy or a man?" He laughed. "A boy in time of peace and… — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
“Just like the sun coming up yonder out of the sea, pushing rays of light ahead of it.” — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
I also believe that writing becomes worthwhile and vitalized only through a full and exciting life. — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
“If you can't do, you had best shut up. He started to slam the door, thought better of it. If you can't do, you'd… — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
Nobody can make a monkey out of anyone who isn't a monkey to start with. — Esther Forbes Copy Share Image
