The sensuality, delicacy of literature does not exist for me; only the passion, energy and struggleโฆ Most of my friends deplore this: they are always telling me what I should leave out in order to have success. But I know that nothing has more success in the end than an intelligent ferocity.
Christina SteadThere'll be no sense in sexual theories until women start telling their minds; and, of course, until they have some.
Christina SteadI wish I had a man and not a dishrag printed over with big words like 'constitutional rights' and 'progress'!
Christina SteadA mother! What are we worth really? They all grow up whether you look after them or not.
Christina SteadI do not want to go to heaven; I want my children, forever children, and other children, stalwart adults, and a good happy wife, that is all I ask, but not paradise; earth is good enough for me: it is because I believe earth is heaven, Naden, that I can overcome all my troubles and face down my enemies.
Christina Stead