Famous quotes containing the word maynard:
“One of the sad realities of being a parent is that the same stuff you know is exciting, educational, and enriching in your childs life is often messy, smelly and exhausting to deal with.”
—Joyce Maynard (20th century)
“In the event of an oxygen shortage on airplanes, mothers of young children are always reminded to put on their own oxygen mask first, to better assist the children with theirs. The same tactic is necessary on terra firma. Theres no way of sustaining our children if we dont first rescue ourselves. I dont call that selfish behavior. I call it love.”
—Joyce Maynard (20th century)
“Teach a child to play solitaire, and shell be able to entertain herself when theres no one around. Teach her tennis, and shell know what to do when shes on a court. But raise her to feel comfortable in nature, and the whole planet is her home.”
—Joyce Maynard (20th century)