Ann Rinaldi Professions : Author Born : August 27, 1934 Browse All Authors Top 25 quotes by Ann Rinaldi There are depths to the human soul that should not be fathomed. Ann Rinaldi depth soul should Little things about the Pilgrims surprised me. For instance, the fact that the first duel in America was fought at Plymouth by two teenaged boys over a girl. The life the Pilgrims led in Holland before coming to America also surprised me. Ann Rinaldi me little-things girl life As a child growing up in World War II, I was very moved and stirred by what was going on, but I distanced myself from history. I regarded history as just one more subject. Ann Rinaldi myself war history world The people who founded America, who fought for its freedom, did not look to anyone else to get them out of their troubles. They took matters into their own hands and answered only to God and their peers. In today's world, sacrifice and hardship are not in the everyday language, and instant gratification is foremost. Ann Rinaldi freedom god today people I think everyone should read Governor William Bradford's diary. Ann Rinaldi diary i-think everyone think Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors