"To the woman with the least intelligence, there must come, at some time or other, the realization that housework is animal work and that there are other occupations in the world a thousand times more refined, more enriching, for which she is also suited and to which she has a right."

-- Anais Nin

#Animal Quotes #Realization Quotes #World Quotes

“History dies without the present. There is no future without the path made to it by the past.”

Source : Aidan Chambers (2010). “This Is All”, p.147, Random House
“Death is a part of all our lives. Whether we like it or not, it is bound to happen. Instead of avoiding thinking about it, it is better to understand its meaning. We all have the same body, the same human flesh, and therefore we will all die. There is a big difference, of course, between natural death and accidental death, but basically death will come sooner or later. If from the beginning your attitude is 'Yes, death is part of our lives,' then it may be easier to face.”
“Even though I felt like crying, I did my very best to smile.”

Source : Kristen Ashley (2011). “Rock Chick Renegade”, p.139, Rock Chick LLC
“I don't like to say that my kitchen is a religious place, but I would say that if I were a voodoo priestess, I would conduct my rituals there.”
“How we use our leisure is equally as important to our joy as our occupational pursuits. Proper use of leisure requires discriminating judgment. Our leisure provides opportunity for renewal of spirit, mind, and body. It is a time for worship, for family, for service, for study, for wholesome recreation. It brings harmony into our life.”
“My mother took care of us until my father scrammed, and then she ended up working in the small-factory sector of New Jersey with a lot of other immigrants.”
“Life is always a tightrope or a feather bed. Give me the tightrope.”
“It's marvelous the change that comes about when a man gets together all his forces and centers them upon the doing of one thing at a time.”

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