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“I figure when I die, I can't take anything with me. So why not give?”
― quote from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother
“There is a clear pattern in U.S. history: When we need labor, we welcome migrants. When we are in recession, we want them to leave.”
― quote from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother
“Enrique will be left with his father, Luis, who has been separated from Lourdes for three years.”
― quote from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother
“There is a clear pattern in U.S. history: When we need labor, we welcome migrants. When we are in recession, we want them to leave.”
― quote from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother
“It is too late. I love him. I know it may bring me grief, and I can't do a thing about it. Mr. Congreve was right about love being a frailty of the mind.”
― John Jakes, quote from Heaven and Hell
“We're on vacation, Kaia, Strider grumbled. You weren't invited.
She waved away his words as if they were unimportant. Deep down I know you meant to invite me, so ta-da. Here I am. You're welcome.
It's scary how well you know us. Here, pay for this, William said, dumping his candy into Strider's arms. We'll be in the care. Making out.”
― Gena Showalter, quote from The Darkest Secret
“You were patient all this time. I had to find myself first; I had to remember who I was and become the person I was meant to be. You have been there for me patiently while I searched for you, even when I didn't know I was looking for you, you were there.”
― Rachel Higginson, quote from Fearless Magic
“...You know something, don't you?"
"I know lots of things--your inquiry needs to be more specific."
"Just answer the question."
"True/false or multiple choice?”
― Neal Shusterman, quote from Bruiser
“Its really most remarkable how the human race is so seldom satisfied with what its got. Give a man the world and he's pining for the moon.”
― Susan Howatch, quote from Penmarric
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