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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you can't do, you had best shut up. - Esther Forbes
If you can't do, you had best shut up.
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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