Famous quotes containing the word severe:
“One should not be too severe on English novels; they are the only relaxation of the intellectually unemployed.”
—Oscar Wilde (18541900)
“Above and beyond paying attention to feelings before and after a separation, never threaten your child with leaving or loss of love in an effort to control her behavior. Children believe their parents assertions that I will send you away, I wont love you any more, Ill go away, and are terrified with good reason. Fear is a very poor way of disciplining a child, and it can cause severe lifelong anxiety.”
—Alicia F. Lieberman (20th century)
“from deep in the dark head
his smile glowing
outward into the
rooms severe twilight,
he lies....”
—Denise Levertov (b. 1923)
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