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“Man is defined as a human being and a woman as a female — whenever she behaves as a human being she is said to imitate the male.”
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“The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future.”
― Dune
― Dune
“A person shows signs of clutching on too fast, of being needy, of not hearing the word "no," of jealousy, of guarding you and your freedom. But the signs can be so small they skitter right past you. Sometimes they dance past, looking satiny, something you should applaud. Someone's jealousy can make you feel good. Special. But it's not even about you. It's about a hand that is already gripping. It's about their need, circling around your throat”
― Stay
― Stay
“No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility.”
― The Second Sex
― The Second Sex
“I think you still love me, but we can’t escape the fact that I’m not enough for you. I knew this was going to happen. So I’m not blaming you for falling in love with another woman. I’m not angry, either. I should be, but I’m not. I just feel pain. A lot of pain. I thought I could imagine how much this would hurt, but I was wrong.”
― South of the Border, West of the Sun
― South of the Border, West of the Sun
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