Romance Quote by Booth Tarkington

“Youth cannot imagine romance apart from youth. That is why the roles of the heroes and heroines of plays are given by the managers to the most youthful actors they can find among the competent.” quote by Booth Tarkington — Download Open image

““Youth cannot imagine romance apart from youth. That is why the roles of the heroes and heroines of plays are given by the managers to the most youthful actors they can find among the competent.””

Booth Tarkington

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The understanding smile of an old wife to her husband is one of the loveliest things in the world.

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