“We thought we were running away from the grownups, and now we are the grownups: this is the crux of it. Neither of us wants to take it on, not the whole thing. We compete, for instance, over which of us is in worse shape. If I get a headache, he gets a migraine. If his back hurts, my neck is killing me. Neither one of us wants to be in charge of the Band-Aids. We fight over our right to remain children.”
Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian poet, novelist, playwright, and critic, born on November 18, 1939. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues, with notable titles including 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Cat's Eye'. more
“A real grown-up doesn't get old, but mature as time passes by.”
“I guess that's part of growing up, too—saying goodbye to the things you used to love.”
“Whatever was said or done, I knew what I wanted; and that was to be a boy among the boys.”
“The older I get, the more I hold multiple emotions at the same time.”
“Who ever told you that doesn't count as a dream?”