Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Laurie Beth Jones

Quote by Laurie Beth Jones

Work

Grow Something Besides Old: Seeds for a Joyful Life

This book explores the concept of personal development, encouraging readers to embrace new experiences and cultivate a joyful life. It offers insights and practical advice on how to nurture one's well-being, relationships, and passions. more

Author

Laurie Beth Jones
Laurie Beth Jones

Laurie Beth Jones, born on October 15, 1952, is an American author known for her works that span a variety of genres, including autobiography, historical fiction, and cookbooks. Jones is renowned for her profound insights into food and culture, often exploring the relationship between humans and food in her writings. more

You May Also Like

“I cannot consent to take the position that the door of hope - the door of opportunity - is to be shut upon any man, no matter how worthy, purely upon the grounds of race or color. Such an attitude would, according to my convictions, be fundamentally wrong.”

“I taught public school for 26 years, but I just can't do it anymore. For years I asked the school board to let me teach a curriculum that doesn't hurt kids, but they always had other fish to fry. If you hear of a job where I don't have to hurt kids to make a living, let me know. The truth is that schools don't really teach anything, but blind obedience.”