J. B. Priestley: "Like its politicians and its wars, society has..."

About J. B. Priestley

John Priestley(; 13 September 1894 – 14 August 1984) later John Boynton Priestley was an English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator.

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To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven.

—J. B. Priestley

She was a handsome woman of forty-five and would remain so for many years.

—J. B. Priestley

The real lost souls don't wear their hair long and play guitars. They have crew cuts and trained minds, sign on for research in biological warfare, and don't give their parents a moment's worry.

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Like its politicians and its wars, society has the teenagers it deserves.

—J. B. Priestley

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Nobody understands anyone 18, including those who are 18.

—Jim Bishop

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Like its politicians and its wars, society has the teenagers it deserves.

—J. B. Priestley

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Another possible source of guidance for teenagers is television, but television's message has always been that the need for truth, wisdom and world peace pales by comparison with the need for a toothpaste that offers whiter teeth *and* fresher breath.

—Dave Barry

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Few things are more satisfying than seeing your own children have teenagers of their own.

—Doug Larson

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