Sometimes what we call love is just a settling of old scores, or a seeking of forbidden pain, or a circuitous path to the kingdom of cruelty, or she may simply have confused lack of capital with heroism while searching for rescue without knowing from what.
Anne RoiphePeople always tell me either A. you love him. B. you hate him. My usual answer? C. All of the above.
Anne RoipheWhat other people think of me is not really my major concern in life. What other people think of what I write is another matter.
Anne RoipheWe flashed our feathers when the feathers were fit to be flashed, and now, in drearier days, many stay indoors.
Anne RoipheI think it is a good thing to have woman friends at every stage of life. We confide in each other, we support each other, we understand each other most of the time. Of course, sometimes we are competitive or angry or distant, too. But I do think it is important not to let the main friendships slip away in the sweep of the days.
Anne Roiphe