Part IV, ch. 23 (Sylvia Barrett and Bea Schachter)
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How can I take seriously such mimeographed absurdities as "Lateness due to absence," "High under-achiever," and "Polio consent slips"?
—Syl
Dear Syl,
I'll match yours any day with "Please disregard the following."
—Bea
— Bel Kaufman
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—Syl
Dear Syl,
I'll match yours any day with "Please disregard the following."
—Bea" in the context of "Part IV, ch. 23 (Sylvia Barrett and Bea Schachter)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Bel Kaufman" (Quotes, Up the Down Staircase (1965))
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About Bel Kaufman
Bella Kaufman (May 10, 1911 – July 25, 2014) was an American novelist and teacher.
About Bel Kaufman
Bella Kaufman (May 10, 1911 – July 25, 2014) was an American novelist and teacher.
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