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Esther Forbes Quotes

I also believe that writing becomes worthwhile and vitalized only through a full and exciting life.

I also believe that writing becomes worthwhile and vitalized only through a full and exciting life.

Esther Forbes
Believe, Writing, Worthwhile

Nobody can make a monkey out of anyone who isn't a monkey to start with.

Esther Forbes
Monkeys, Ridicule
Esther Forbes (1998). “Johnny Tremain”, p.178, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

In old age the secret springs of human nature are apt to come out.

Esther Forbes
Spring, Secret, Age

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
War, Men, Boys
Esther Forbes (1997). “Johnny Tremain: and related readings”

Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold.

Esther Forbes
Real, Believe, Book

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
Fighting, Simple, Men

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.

Esther Forbes
Hero, Men, Two

If you can't do, you had best shut up.

Esther Forbes
Shut Up, Ifs
"Johnny Tremain".

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 hire another man to call his pigs.

Esther Forbes
Lying, Liars, Men
ESTHER FORBES (1954). “Rainbow on the Road”

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