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01c. 1932 AD

Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.

Pearl S. Buck / quote

02c. 1932 AD

Let woman out of the home, let man into it, should be the aim of education. The home needs man, and the world outside needs woman.

Pearl S. Buck / quote

03c. 1932 AD

Love alone could waken love.

Pearl S. Buck / quote

04c. 1932 AD

When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail.

Pearl S. Buck / quote

05c. 1932 AD

Inside myself is a place where I live all alone and that is where I renew my springs that never dry up.

Pearl S. Buck / quote

06c. 1932 AD

None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free.

Pearl S. Buck / quote