Famous quotes containing the words simple and/or letter:
“Young children make only the simple assumption: This is lifeyou go along.... He stands ready to go along with whatever adults seem to want. He stands poised, trying to figure out what they want. The young child is almost at the mercy of adultsit is so important to him to please.”
—James L. Hymes, Jr. (20th century)
“Your letter of excuses has arrived. I receive the letter but do not admit the excuses except in courtesy, as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardonthe pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there is a corn upon it.”
—George Gordon Noel Byron (17881824)