“They spoke politely and with deference to the adults, whereas it went against my nature not to speak plainly. To many people speaking plainly is the same as speaking rudely. Whereas to me, if one was direct, it saved time and misunderstanding.”
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Theresa Breslin is a renowned British author born in 1947. She is known for her works in children's literature, particularly historical novels. Breslin's books have won numerous literary awards and have been highly appreciated by readers. more
“Emotional people are sensitive. Over-emotional people are dangerous.”