That is my story, simply told. Please do not ask again. I have told you in order to issue a warning. I have been damaged. Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive.
Josephine HartVery odd, old age. Always knew it would happen, if I was lucky. I just didn't expect it so soon.
Josephine HartOur sanity depends essentially on a narrowness of vision--the ability to select the elements vital to survival, while ignoring the great truths.
Josephine HartThey say that childhood forms us, that those early influences are the key to everything. Is the peace of the soul so easily won? Simply the inevitable result of a happy childhood. What makes childhood happy? Parental harmony? Good health? Security? Might not a happy childhood be the worst possible preparation for life? Like leading a lamb to the slaughter.
Josephine Hart