Victory fades so quickly that it is scarcely apparent and it is always the face of defeat that we are able to see.

the face of victory often resembles the face of defeat.

Voting is one of the few things where boycotting in protest clearly makes the problem worse rather than better.

Houses! I hate houses. I like public places. Houses break your heart.

I fear nomads. I am afraid of them and afraid for them too.

I don't judge people by their bodies. Even when I was a young girl I liked men for their minds. Now that I'm middle-aged I see how right I was.

Sisterly love is one of the few boons in this life.