The School Mistress Quotes

“We cannot predict the joys and sorrows that await us on this journey through life. Courage is our only map.”
― Tess Thompson, The School Mistress

“Pale rings were from spring growth, whereas dark ones were from late summer. Skinny rings were indicative of drought or other environmental impacts such as insects or too-densely-populated forests. Fat lines told the tale of an abundant growing season. I’d”
― Tess Thompson, The School Mistress

“The best thing to remember is that it’s not people but governments who create wars.”
― Tess Thompson, The School Mistress

“one ever made a difference in the world unless they were willing to face controversy.”
― Tess Thompson, The School Mistress

“America’s a contradiction of ideals and actual practices,” I said. His face twisted with emotion”
― Tess Thompson, The School Mistress

“not likely to ever be important or rich or powerful, but to have taught one human to read, I will go to God in peace.”
― Tess Thompson, The School Mistress