But feelings can't be ignored, no matter how unjust or ungrateful they seem.

I think a lot, but I don't say much.

Why should some people have such a hard time during their few years on this earth?

leave me in peace, let me sleep one night at least without my pillow being wet with tears, my eyes burning and my head throbbing

but i've slammed the door to my inner self; if he ever wants to force the lock again, he'll have to use a harder crowbar!

I can't help telling you that I've begin to feel deserted.

I must work, so as not to be a fool, to get on, to become a journalist, because that's what I want!... I can't imagine that I would have to lead the same sort of life as Mummyand all the women who do their work and are then forgotten. I must have something besides a husband and children, something that I can devote myself to!