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Quote by Barbara Neely

“[On speaking of family secrets:] I don't know how you heal a wound and not let it get some air.”

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Barbara Neely is an American novelist born in 1941. Her works are known for their depiction of the lives and challenges of African American individuals, particularly the black community in Chicago. Her novels often focus on female characters, particularly those seeking self-actualization amidst racial and gender discrimination. more

“the less you respect, the less respectable you are; the less you honor, the less in you is to be honored. There are those 'whom not to know argues one's self unknown,' so if you have no reverence in a world where there is so much that is noble and venerable, then there will be something terrible lacking in your own character.”

Ifs Knows World Self Character Honor Terrible Appreciation Noble Arguing Reverence Lacking Honored Respectable

Author:Julia McNair Wright

“Talent and generosity are needed to recognize talent and generosity in our companions; all is discord to an ear that has no idea of harmonies, but it needs a musical ear to delight in music.”

Needs Ideas Talent Needed Ears Harmony Musical Delight Appreciation Generosity No Idea Companion Discord

Book:Ideal Homes, Or, Our Golden Mile-stones ...: A Volume of Practical Experices, Popularly Illustrated : Embracing All the Interests of the Household

Source: Ideal Homes, Or, Our Golden Mile-stones ...: A Volume of Practical Experices, Popularly Illustrated : Embracing All the Interests of the Household

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