Any weapon touched by a woman, even by accident, must be cleansed with both water and prayer so that her essence would not linger, diverting the warrior who might use it next, for even the faintest touch could bring lust to that man's heart. Perhaps that meant a woman who was well trained in arms would be the superior warrior, her attention never wavering from her task.
Alice HoffmanIronically, now that my children are older and gone quite a bit, I find it harder to work when they're not around. Too much free time!
Alice HoffmanWhat people read revealed so much about them that she considered our card catalog a treasure house of privileged secrets; each card contained the map of an individualโs soul.
Alice HoffmanI don't really read as much as I used to. A lot of what I was looking for as an escape I find in writing. And the other thing is that I don't want to get into someone else's language when I'm working
Alice HoffmanOutside, the September air was enticingly fragrant, yellow with pollen and rich, lemony sunlight.
Alice Hoffman