"I don't think children's inner feelings have changed. They still want a mother and father in the very same house they want places to play.“

-Beverly Cleary

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"I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."

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"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."

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