Maileen

“Certainly we want to protect our children from new and painful experiences that are beyond their emotional comprehension and that intensify anxiety; and to a point we can prevent premature exposure to such experiences. That is obvious. But what is just as obvious — and what is too often overlooked — is the fact that from their earliest years children live on familiar terms with disrupting emotions, fear and anxiety are an intrinsic part of their everyday lives, they continually cope with frustrations as best they can. And it is through fantasy that children achieve catharsis. It is the best means they have for taming Wild Things.”
― Maurice Sendak

“Emeralds,' said the rabbit. 'Emeralds make a lovely gift.”
― Maurice Sendak, Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present

“Kids don’t know about best sellers. They go for what they enjoy. They aren’t star chasers and they don’t suck up. It’s why I like them.”
― Maurice Sendak

“There should be a place where only the things you want to happen, happen”
― Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are