50 Quotes by Miles Franklin

Civilization, stretching up to recognize that every child is a portion of State wealth, may presently make some movement to recognize maternity as a business or office needing time and strength, not as a mere passing detail thrown in among mountains of other slavery.

It ain't what things actually are, it's all they stand for.

Grandpa ... was ever ready to cheer and help me, ever sure that I was a remarkable specimen. He was a dear old man who asked little from life and got less.

To grow up in intimate association with nature - animal and vegetable - is an irreplaceable form of wealth and culture.

there is a law of retribution in all things, direct or indirect, visible or invisible.

There are only two kinds of parents. Those who think their offspring can do nothing wrong, and those who think they can do nothing right.

Bravely you jog along with the rope of class distinction drawing closer, close, tighter, tighter around you... I see it and know it, but I cannot help you... I am only an unnecessary, little, bush commoner, I am only a - woman.

... no problem except old age ever vanquished my mother.

Girls! Girls! Those of you who have hearts, and therefore a wish for happiness, homes and husbands by and by, never develop a reputation for being clever.