Mother Jean

Famous quotes containing the words mother and/or jean:

“Now that you are eighteen
I give you my booty, my spoils,
my Mother & Co. and my ailments.”
—Anne Sexton (1928–1974)

“The star is the ultimate American verification of Jean Jacques Rousseau’s Emile. His mere existence proves the perfectability of any man or woman. Oh wonderful pliability of human nature, in a society where anyone can become a celebrity! And where any celebrity ... may become a star!”
—Daniel J. Boorstin (b. 1914)