“ All of a sudden, in the good-natured child, the woman stood revealed, a disturbing woman with all the impulsive madness of her sex, opening the gates of the unknown world of desire. Nana was still smi… Emile Zola
“ Only the goodness of heart and an intellect to match can produce such a perfect woman in nature. Anuradha Bhattacharyya
“ An average woman is in this superior to an average man—that she never instigates, only responds. Thomas Hardy
“ She might not be sweetShe might not be upbeatShe is womanHer strength finespun —To the unkind,She changes her mind.Oh woman, solid purebred.Hold high your head. Tara Estacaan
“ If you asked why the post had not come, or why the boat did not sail for England, or why your coffee was cold, or why your boots were not cleaned, or why your window was shut, or why the canary didn't… Louise Mack
