no one had experiences any more, only traumas.

The vital accessories to my work are my reference books, such as the complete Shakespeare and a prayer book, and a large refuse bin.

Emotions weren't like washing. There was no call to peg them out for all the world to view.

Women are programmed to love completely, and men are programmed to spread it around. We are fools to think it's any different.

The prize I value most was given to me 60 years ago. I was named the girl with the cleanest fingernails.

no one had experiences any more, only traumas.

Being constantly with children was like wearing a pair of shoes that were expensive and too small. She couldn't bear to throw them out, but they gave her blisters.