Monique

“In my mind I am eloquent; I can climb intricate scaffolds of words to reach the highest cathedral ceilings and paint my thoughts. But when I open my mouth, everything collapses.”
― Isaac Marion, Warm Bodies

“These are my habits and the way I spend my life: studying literature.”
― Christine de Pizan, The Selected Writings of Christine de Pizan

“We do many things carelessly or unwillingly, but nothing studiously unless we are willing and apply ourselves.”
― Peter Abelard

“... one could find plenty of intelligent women in the world if one were willing to look.”
― Christine de Pizan, The Selected Writings of Christine de Pizan