Admiration Quote by Jack Gantos

“Each time I read a book, I cataloged the parts that struck me dumb with envy and admiration for their beauty and power and truth.”

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Don't ever go to war. Even if you win, the battle is never over inside you.

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Don't ever forget your history," she sang, "or any wicked soul can lie to you and get away with it.

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“My youthful dream of becoming a writer has been realized. I am so pleased I did not let my young self down.”

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“Be suspicious of history that is written by the conquerors.”

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“Granny was right,' I said. 'When you forgive someone it does make you stronger. It makes your heart bigger than your hate.”

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Admittedly great though these reasons be, they are not the principal grounds, that is, those which may rightfully claim for themselves the privilege of…

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