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Phyllis McGinley Quotes: If childhood is still a state, it is now chiefly a state of confusion.
         

If childhood is still a state, it is now chiefly a state of confusion.


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Sometimes I have a notion that what might improve the situation is to have women take over the occupations of government and trade and to give men their freedom.



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Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing, peace is the measure.



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Those wearing Tolerance for a label call other views intolerable.



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Words can sting like anything, but silence breaks the heart.



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Borrow my umbrellas, my clothes, my money, and I will likely not think of them again. But borrow my books and I will be on your track like a bloodhound until they are returned.



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Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year everybody.





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This page presents the quote "If childhood is still a state, it is now chiefly a state of confusion.". Author of this quote is Phyllis McGinley. This quote is about states, confusion, childhood,.