Most American heroes of the Revolutionary period are by now two men, the actual man and the romantic image. Some are even three men - the actual man, the image, and the debunked remains.
How old are you Johnny" she asked. Sixteen." And what's that-a boy or a man?" He laughed. "A boy in time of peace and a man in time of war. - Esther Forbes
How old are you Johnny" she asked. Sixteen." And what's that-a boy or a man?" He laughed. "A boy in time of peace and a man in time of war.
- Esther Forbes
they reminded me of the biggest liar I ever knew personally. Was a farmer, too. Reputation of pretty good farmer at that, but he lied so he had to hi… - Esther Forbes
they reminded me of the biggest liar I ever knew personally. Was a farmer, too. Reputation of pretty good farmer at that, but he lied so he had to hi…
Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold. - Esther Forbes
Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold.
I also believe that writing becomes worthwhile and vitalized only through a full and exciting life. - Esther Forbes
I also believe that writing becomes worthwhile and vitalized only through a full and exciting life.
If you can't do, you had best shut up. - Esther Forbes
If you can't do, you had best shut up.
We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skill...we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up. - Esther Forbes
We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skill...we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up.
In old age the secret springs of human nature are apt to come out. - Esther Forbes
In old age the secret springs of human nature are apt to come out.
Nobody can make a monkey out of anyone who isn't a monkey to start with. - Esther Forbes
Nobody can make a monkey out of anyone who isn't a monkey to start with.
Most American heroes of the Revolutionary period are by now two men, the actual man and the romantic image. Some are even three men - the actual man,… - Esther Forbes
Most American heroes of the Revolutionary period are by now two men, the actual man and the romantic image. Some are even three men - the actual man,…
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