You see, in this country are a number of youths who do not like to work, and the college is an excellent place for them.

L. Frank Baum
About This Quote

In the United States, there are a number of people who do not like to work and prefer to go to college. This quote by James Taylor is still true today and shows the growing problem of laziness and lack of ambition among many young people. Taylor could have been talking about the current generation of youth who seem to find themselves content doing nothing rather than putting in the effort required for success.

Source: Ozma Of Oz

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  2. ...and remember my sentimental friend that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.
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