"When childhood dies, its corpses are called adults……" — Brian Aldiss

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• The tough thing about adulthood is it starts before you even know it starts. — Robert Redford
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• The meaningful role of the father of the bride was played out long before the church music began. It stretched… — Tom Brokaw
• Adulthood isn't an award they'll give you for being a good child. You can waste ears, trying to get someone… — Lois McMaster Bujold
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