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If you had an essentially happy childhood, that tends to dwell with you
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"If you had an essentially happy childhood, that tends to dwell with you"

- Tracy Kidder

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This quote by Tracy Kidder suggests that the experiences of youth can have a long lasting influence on our lives. It implies that if we had a happy childhood, the positive memories and sensations related to it will remain with us throughout our lives. This could be in the type of a feeling of satisfaction, a sense of security, or a sensation of optimism. On the other hand, if we had a dissatisfied youth, the unfavorable memories and feelings related to it will also remain with us. This could be in the kind of a sensation of insecurity, a sense of unhappiness, or a sensation of pessimism. In either case, our childhood experiences can have a long lasting effect on our lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tracy Kidder somewhere between December 12, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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