Patty Smith > Quotes

“A lot of (children's literature) beginners get bogged down by morals. A moral should never be driving the story. And a moral should never be confused with a plot. You can't preach to kids, and you can't talk down to them, either. It's amazing how they sense condescension.”
― Patty Smith

“One smile upon your face can save another's day from waste.”
― Patty Smith

“A song for you
A song for me
Is how we relate our life to be”
― Patty Smith, The Children's Hour

“A hand held tightly, never to really let go.
Fills up life around you, for the comforts within our soul.”
― Patty Smith

“A hand held tightly, never to really let go
Fills up life around you, for the comforts within our soul”
― Patty Smith, The Children's Hour