Katherine

“For the pessimist, the new baby in the womb is already dead before he even sees the world. For, a new life means that a new death is approaching.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Over the fence—
Strawberries— grow—
Over the fence—
I could climb— if I tried, I know—
Berries are nice!

But— if I stained my Apron—
God would certainly scold!
Oh, dear, — I guess if He were a Boy—
He'd— climb— if He could!”
― Emily Dickinson, The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson

“The moon was full. It looked like a breast engorged with milk because of all the babies crying in the night.”
― Heather O'Neill, When We Lost Our Heads

“Your cigarettes are basically gifts. Your salary basically stays the same. You basically don’t need a wife . . . I forget the fourth.”
― Mo Yan, Frog