Quotes From "The Trumpet Of The Swan" By E.B. White

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Every night, before he turned in, he would write in the book. He wrote about things he had done, things he had seen, and thoughts he had had. Sometimes he drew a picture. He always ended by asking himself a question so he would have something to think about while falling asleep. E.B. White
Safety is all well and good: I prefer freedom.
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Safety is all well and good: I prefer freedom. E.B. White
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Tonight I heard Louis's horn. My father heard it, too. The wind was right, and I could hear the notes of taps, just as darkness fell. There is nothing in all the world I like better than the trumpet of the swan. E.B. White
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The world is full of talkers, but it is rare to find anyone who listens. And I assure you that you can pick up more information when you are listening than when you are talking. E.B. White
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Besides, my life is a catastrophe. It's a catastrophe to be without a voice. E.B. White