Darlene Leab

“I have no desires, save the desire to express myself in defiance of all the world’s muteness.”
― Vladimir Nabokov

“If I were a lesbian, I’d probably be one of those lipstick lesbians, which I of course had in my pocket for touch-ups later.”
― M S M Barkawitz, Feeling Lucky

“Let them make the first offer. It might be higher than what I'd propose. Don't be anxious. After all, this is only the most crucial moment of your so-called life.”
― Mark M. Bello, Betrayal of Faith

“(4) Modern capitalism is, and the ancient Roman economy was not, organized in a way that made it potentially rewarding to invest capital in technological development. (5) The strong individualism of U.S. society allows successful inventors to keep earnings for themselves, whereas strong family ties in New Guinea ensure that someone who begins to earn money will be joined by a dozen relatives expecting to move in and be fed and supported.”
― Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies