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“I have managed to conceal my madness fairly effectively, and as far as I know it hasn't hurt anybody badly, for which I am grateful.”

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William Saroyan

William Saroyan was an American playwright and novelist known for his humorous and satirical style. His works often explored social and human issues from the perspective of Armenian-American individuals. more

“You must remember always to give, of everything you have. You must give foolishly even. You must be extravagant. You must give to all who come into your life. Then nothing and no one shall have power to cheat you of anything, for if you give to a thief, he cannot steal from you, and he himself is then no longer a thief. And the more you give, the more you will have to give.”

Ifs Giving Remember Stealing Thieves Cheat Extravagant

Author:William Saroyan

“Too late, too late, juice pouring does not a kind soul make, and I killed you.”

Kind Doe Soul Late Too Late Juice Pouring

Author:Elizabeth Scott

“I always wanted to be grown up. When I was little I couldn’t wait to be a teenager and go to high school. When I got there I wanted to be done with it, wanted to get out into the world, the real one, and live in it. The thing is, that world doesn’t exist. All growing up means is that you realize no one will come along to fix things. No one will come along to save you.”

World Mean Littles Real Done Wanted School Waiting Realizing Growing Up Growing High School Teenager Real Ones

Author:Elizabeth Scott

“Everything alive is part of each of us, and many things which do not move as we move are part of us. The sun is part of us, the earth, the sky, the stars, the rivers, and the oceans. All things are part of us, and we have come here to enjoy them and to thank God for them.”

Earth Moving Stars Enjoy Sun Alive Sky Ocean All Things Rivers Thank God

Author:William Saroyan

“The row of dolls watched her impassively from the bookshelf, their tea party propriety almost certainly offended.”

Party Tea Offended Dolls Tea Party Propriety Bookshelves

Book:Tithe

Source: Tithe

“He kisses her. She kisses him. They kiss.”

Kissing

Book:Fade

Source: Fade

“I know you will remember this — that nothing good ever ends. If it did, there would be no people in the world — no life at all, anywhere. And the world is full of people and full of wonderful life.”

People Ifs Knows World Ends Would Be Remember Wonderful Wonderful Life

Author:William Saroyan

“Weapons are allowed. Dirty tricks are expected. But try not to kill anybody!” Tantalus smiled at us like we were all naughty children. “Any killing will result in harsh punishment. No s’mores at the campfire for a week! Now ready your chariots!”

Trying Children Results Week Ready Weapons Killing Expected Punishment Tricks Dirty Harsh Naughty Chariots Campfire

Book:The Sea of Monsters

Source: The Sea of Monsters

“Plus her mom was so awesome. She was strict about some things—don’t leave your socks lying around—but so not strict about other things, like calling the cops about my bullet wound.”

Lying Mom Calling Wounds Plus Cop Bullets Strict Sock

Book:The Angel Experiment: A Maximum Ride Novel

Source: The Angel Experiment: A Maximum Ride Novel

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