Remorse is a terrible thing to bear, Pam, one of the worst of all punishments in this life.
ENID BLYTONLeave something for someone but dont leave someone for something.
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Never lose that honesty, Bobby – always be honest with yourself, know your own motives for what they are, good or bad, make your own decisions firmly and justly – and you will be a fine, strong character, of some real use in this muddled world of ours!
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Here Mr Potts come here you little idiot!
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I have written, probably, more books for children than any other writer, from story-books to plays, and can claim to know more about interesting children than most.
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As they drew near to it, and saw the willow trees that bent over the water-edge and heard the sharp call of moorhens that scuttled off,
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When you’re paid to do a job, it’s better to give a few minutes more to it, than a few minutes less. That’s one of the differences between doing a job honestly and doing it dishonestly! See?
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The little island seemed to float on the dark lake-waters. Trees grew on it, and a little hill rose in the middle of it. It was a mysterious island, lonely and beautiful.
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Well, you know what grown-ups are,’ said Dinah. ‘They don’t think the same way as we do.
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I get over a hundred letters a day from all over the world, from children and parents, and it’s a wonder I ever have time to write books, let alone speak!
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If you can’t look after something in your care, you have no right to keep it.
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Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.
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My work in books, films and talks lies almost wholly with children, and I have very little time to give to grown-ups.
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The point is not that I don’t recognise bad people when I see them – I grant you I may quite well be taken in by them – the point is that I know a good person when I see one.
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The secret island had looked mysterious enough on the night they had seen it before – but now, swimming in the hot June haze, it seemed more enchanting than ever.
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Writing for children is an art in itself, and a most interesting one.
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Soon they were all sitting on the rocky ledge, which was still warm, watching the sun go down into the lake.
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