"Any religion which sacrifices women to the brutality of men is no religion."

-- Julia Ward Howe

#Sacrifice Quotes #Men Quotes #Brutality Quotes

“It is of great importance to me to be an example for young people of my country.”
“He gulped. "No, we aren't done chatting. Why aren't you afraid of dying?" "Everything and everyone has an end," she said. "I mean, you're going to be killed soon and though I loathe the thought, you don't see me crying about that, either. I know what will happen, and I accept what cannot be changed. I'm trying to live while I can. While WE can. Dwelling on the bad is what destroys all hints of joy.”
“When I was in high school, I listened to a lot of death metal bands.”
“Graystripe pushed past Tigerheart and Whitestorm and crouched beside his old friend. "I would have taken your place if you had let me". His voice was hoarse with grief.”
“Andy Wiliams' smooth voice and casual style turned the songs he sang into timeless classics and made him one of America's top pop singers. ... The entertainment industry has lost a giant piece of its living history today, but Williams' legacy will forever be enshrined in the annals of music and television.”
“People tend to think of fairy tales as archetypal. They are also extremely sensual, something which translates well over the ages.”
“Pain is always emotional. Fear and depression keep constant company with chronic hurting.”

Source : Siri Hustvedt (2010). “The Shaking Woman or A History of My Nerves”, p.179, Macmillan
“God never ceases to speak to us, but the noise of the world without and the tumult of our passions within bewilder us and prevent us from listening to him”

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