Anna Quindlen Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Ideas are only lethal if you suppress and don't discuss them. Ignorance is not bliss, it's stupid. Banning books shows you don't trust your kids to think and you don't trust yourself to be able to talk to them.”

“All parents should be aware that when they mock or curse gay people, they may be mocking or cursing their own child.”

“I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.”

“I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.”

“Children should have enough freedom to be themselves - once they've learned the rules.”

“Even as we enumerate their shortcomings, the rigor of raising children ourselves makes clear to us our mothers' incredible strength. We fear both. If they are not strong, who will protect us? If they are not imperfect, how can we equal them?”

“Women who marry early are often overly enamored of the kind of man who looks great in wedding pictures and passes the maid of honor his telephone number.”

“Ignorant free speech often works against the speaker. That is one of several reasons why it must be given rein instead of suppressed.”

“The victim mentality may be the last uncomplicated thing about life in America.”

“People always blame the girl; she should have said no. A monosyllable, but conventional wisdom has always been that boys can't manage it.”