Love sometimes makes people ruthless in a way that not even hatred can.
No use crying over spilled milk.
Children know so little, they must learn quickly to imitate grown-ups whenever they feel unsure in a situation.
I'd rather stay asleep than have to learn all those frightening secrets.
It's not easy to give up something you've had all your life.
What kind of heart does one have to have in order to be able to get rid of these, without regret, as if they were empty beer cans?