...I know all about myself now, I know. You've told me so often. You haven't left me one rag of illusion to clothe myself in.
Jean RhysWhen you are a child you are yourself and you know and see everything prophetically. And then suddenly something happens and you stop being yourself; you become what others force you to be. You lose your wisdom and your soul.
Jean RhysI have been here five days. I have decided on a place to eat in at midday, a place to eat in at night, a place to have my drink in after dinner. I have arranged my little life.
Jean Rhys