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The Summer of the Swans
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"The Summer of the Swans" Quotes

A young girl navigates family, friendship, and finding herself during a transformative summer.

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Sometimes it's better not to ask any questions.

Betsy Byars

wisdom

You can't help how you feel but you can help how you behave.

Betsy Byars

emotionsbehavior

I don't like to be laughed at.

Betsy Byars

emotions

You can't always have things the way you want them.

Betsy Byars

acceptance

There's a time for everything.

Betsy Byars

timepatience

It's not easy being different from everybody else.

Betsy Byars

identityacceptance

You can't change the way people feel about you.

Betsy Byars

acceptanceemotions

There's nothing wrong with being scared. It's what you do when you're scared that matters.

Betsy Byars

fearcourage

Some things you can't explain. You just feel them.

Betsy Byars

emotions

Sometimes you don't know what you're going to do next until you do it.

Betsy Byars

uncertaintydecision-making