Great Quote #2

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I love people. I love my family, my children . . . 
but inside myself is a place where I live all alone 
and that's where you renew your springs that never dry up.
Pearl S. Buck

Faraday '06

Comments

  1. Sandi McBride1:00 pm, February 21, 2009

    I was introduced to the wonderful Mrs. Buck at the age of 12 when my Grandmother presented me with her very own copy of The Good Earth. I still have it and am looking forward to the day when I can pass it on to my granddaughter. Lovely reminder of the basics, my friend. Thank you.
    Sandi

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  2. Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff...1:38 pm, February 21, 2009

    FF&F......oh my goodness I can't believe this post.
    The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck is one of my favorite books ever. I'm so glad that you made me think of it by writing this post.
    Now, I shall re-read it again....it's been awhile and it will feel like "going back home" to do so. I'm going to make meself a nice hot pot of tea and curl up by my window in our sun room and just read........

    Steady On
    Reggie Girl

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  3. Kathleen McQueen Wright1:54 pm, February 21, 2009

    Awesome read ....The Good Earth!

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  4. The Quintessential Magpie2:05 pm, February 21, 2009

    Saz, thank you for this quote. I needed to hear it today. Love Pearl Buck!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  5. A Woman Of No Importance2:27 pm, February 21, 2009

    That is very beautiful, Saz - Now I'm curious about where you are managing to find such lovely images - but I won't ask! As for how I inserted my 'comments words' - it's just like you did, "Your bons mots here please..." That's how I put in my few new words, inspired by you, once again! Have a fabulous weekend, dear friend! xox

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  6. Anonymous2:27 pm, February 21, 2009

    lovely & worthy of the post!

    blessings,
    Tracie

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  7. Pappy3:30 pm, February 21, 2009

    Hey, Thanks for coming by Pappy's Balderdash for a visit. Come back anytime. I have been heavy on the politics lately as it seems to be something everyone wants to talk about here. But, I do try and vary the content. Have a great weekend. Pappy

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  8. Anonymous10:18 pm, February 21, 2009

    Ah yes! Mum loved Pearl S Buck and had this book, I read it when I was about twelve.

    Lovely images you've found for this series.
    XXXXX

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  9. Coachdad12:29 am, February 22, 2009

    What a great quote.

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  10. Janie2:31 am, February 22, 2009

    Great quote. This reminds me that I should read The Good Earth again. It's been many years...

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  11. david mcmahon5:06 am, February 22, 2009

    Pearl S. Buck was a favourite author of my parents. I remember gazing at the many bookshelves in our house and seeing her name there.

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  12. Suburbia10:54 am, February 22, 2009

    Ooooh I like this one :)

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