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“And always, there was the magic of learning things.”

Quote by Betty Smith

Book:A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

This classic novel, published in 1943, is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience and the American Dream. The narrative is rich in detail, capturing the essence of life in a working-class family during a time of economic hardship and social change. The protagonist, Francie Nolan, navigates the challenges of poverty, education, and love, ultimately achieving her dreams against all odds. more

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Betty Smith was an American author known for her novel 'Peter Pan'. Her works are typically written from a child's perspective and have been beloved by readers of all ages. more

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People Bad People Unlucky

Book:A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Source: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

“It was a good thing that she got herself into this other school. It showed her that there were other worlds beside the world she had been born into and that these other worlds were not unattainable.”

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Book:A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Source: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

“It was so simple that a flash of astonishment that felt like pain shot through her head. Education! That was it! It was education that made the difference! Education would pull them ut of the grame and dirt.”

Made Pain Felt Differences Simple Shots Flash Dirt Astonishment

Author:Betty Smith

“I need someone. I need to hold somebody close. And I need more than this holding. I need someone to understand how I feel at a time like now. And the understanding must be part of the holding.”

Needs Feels Feelings Understanding Loneliness Being Alone Feeling Lonely Feeling Lost Feeling Empty

Book:A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN MAGGIE NOW

Source: A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN MAGGIE NOW

“I hate all those flirty-birty games that women make up. Life's too short. If you ever find a man you love, don't waste time hanging your head and simpering. Go right up to him and say, 'I love you. How about getting married?”

Ifs Men Hate Games Love You Waste Married I Hate Wasting Time Too Short Getting Married Say I Love You Flirty Life's Too Short Don't Waste Time

Book:A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN MAGGIE NOW

Source: A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN MAGGIE NOW

“I am convinced that most people do not grow up...We marry and dare to have children and call that growing up. I think what we do is mostly grow old. We carry accumulation of years in our bodies, and on our faces, but generally our real selves, the children inside, are innocent and shy as magnolias.”

People Thinking Life Years Children Real Self Body Faces Grows Growing Up Growing Dare Convinced Innocent Shy Accumulation Real Self Magnolias

Book:Letter to My Daughter

Source: Letter to My Daughter

“Then he laughed and she laughed. And quivering with the movement of the train, the dead man seemed to laugh too.”

Men Laughing Movement Train Laughed Dead Man

Author:Jim Thompson

“The charitable say in effect, 'I seem to have more than I need and you seem to have less than you need. I would like to share my excess with you.' Fine, if my excess is tangible, money or goods, and fine if not, for I learned that to be charitable with gestures and words can bring enormous joy and repair injured feelings.”

Ifs Needs Feelings Seems Joy Share Effects Fine Enormous Goods Excess Gestures Injured Tangible Charitable

Author:Maya Angelou

“You and I who still enjoy fairy tales have less reason to wish actual childhood back. We have kept its pleasures and added some grown-up ones as well.”

Wells Stills Reason Wish Enjoy Pleasure Childhood Tales Fairy Fairy Tale

Book:Letters to an American Lady

Source: Letters to an American Lady

“A friend may be waiting behind a stranger's face.”

May Faces Waiting Friendship Behinds Friends Stranger Funny Friend

Book:Letter to My Daughter

Source: Letter to My Daughter