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Quotes from Address at Mount Holyoke College — Joyce Carol Oates

born 1938 United States

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At a time when politics deals in distortions and half truths, truth is to be found in the liberal arts. There's something afoot in this country and you are very much a part of it.

Address at Mount Holyoke College (2006)

It's one of those secrets that's embarrassing to acknowledge, but we do love our students.

Address at Mount Holyoke College (2006)

Very few writers of distinction in fact were outstanding as undergraduates.

Address at Mount Holyoke College (2006)

There is the expectation that a younger generation has the opportunity to redeem the crimes and failings of their elders and would have the strength and idealism to do so.

Address at Mount Holyoke College (2006)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Joyce Carol Oates (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.