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“If I was in love with someone, I would get their picture out of the school yearbook and do portraits. If I was curious about sex, I would draw pictures of it. There were no books for me to look at. Then I would go find my father's matches to burn the paper” quote by Lynn Johnston
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“If I was in love with someone, I would get their picture out of the school yearbook and do portraits. If I was curious about sex, I would draw pictures of it. There were no books for me to look at. Then I would go find my father's matches to burn the paper”

Lynn Johnston

About This Quote

Source Comic Strip: For Better or For Worse, 1979–present

A yearning for knowledge and intimacy drives creative acts when formal resources are absent.

In simple terms: Desire leads to self‑made learning.

Key Takeaway

Seek or create your own resources.

Themes

curiosity creativity self‑education

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • adolescence
  • sexual awakening
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

informal learning personal expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you fill gaps when information is missing?
  • What risks arise from self‑generated knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Self‑made resources may lack accuracy or safety.

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