Goodness was not a trait you acquired; it was a value you practiced when you were on the verge of doing evil. Julius Lester More Quotes by Julius Lester More Quotes From Julius Lester The young accept the extraordinary as normal because they do not compare their lives with those of others when everyone is like them. Julius Lester normal accepting young Some wounds go so deep that you don't even feel them until months, maybe years, later. Julius Lester months feels years But I want you around even when I don't need you. —Jeremy Richards Julius Lester i-dont-need-you want needs If I canot know your name, may I light a lamp so I can see your face?' If you sould ever see my face, you will lose me forever.' Why?' Psyche wanted to know. 'Are you ugly? Are you afraid I won't love you if I see your face?' Perhaps I am afraid that if you see my face, it will be THAT that you will love and not me.' I understand, believe me. I know what that feels like. Julius Lester light love-you believe When I read students’ attempts at creative writing it is obvious immediately that most of them have not read much or widely. The aspiring writer must read everything he or she can to appreciate the myriad ways words are used and to what effect. Julius Lester appreciate creative writing