rubywednesday

“Women stand with their arms folded chatting. They don't sit because all they do is stay at home, take care of the children, clean the house and cook a bit and the men need the chairs. The men sit because they are worn out from walking to the Labour Exchange every morning to sign for the dole, discussing the world's pro less and wondering what to do with the rest of the day.”
― Frank McCourt, Angela’s Ashes

“are you breathing, are you lucky enough
to be breathing”
― Hettie Jones

“I barely knew I had skin before I met you.”
― Sarah Waters, The Paying Guests

“She wanted to be extraordinary, to possess a savage glitter.”
― Joy Williams