Esther Forbes Quotes

Esther Louise Forbes was an American novelist, historian and children's writer who received the Pulitzer Prize and the Newbery Medal.

✵ 28. June 1891 – 12. August 1967

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Johnny Tremain

Johnny Tremain

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Esther Forbes Quotes

“We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skill… we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up.”

Esther Forbes book Johnny Tremain

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Fight

“How old are you Johnny" she asked.
Sixteen."
And what's that-a boy or a man?"
He laughed. "A boy in time of peace and a man in time of war.”

Esther Forbes book Johnny Tremain

Source: Johnny Tremain

War , Peace , Boy , Time

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