When you look at the women that have made a real difference in the world throughout history, what theyโve done has almost always been defined by fearlessness. Thatโs something I came to at a certain point; I wish Iโd come to it younger. Stop looking over your shoulder โ thereโs nobody who matters back there.
Anna QuindlenAll the things we donโt say, all the words we swallow, and it makes nothing but trouble.
Anna QuindlenNow the baby boomers, i.e., us, are getting older, and were suddenly discovering that there are great things about getting older. You have time for your friendships and you appreciate them in ways that you didn't before.
Anna QuindlenPeople have writer's block not because they can't write, but because they despair of writing eloquently.
Anna Quindlen