"In pregnancy, there are two bodies, one inside the other. Two people live under one skin. When so much of life is dedicated to maintaining our integrity as distinct beings, this bodily tandem is an uncanny fact."

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Source : Joan Raphael-Leff (2001). “Pregnancy: The Inside Story”, p.8, Karnac Books

Joan Raphael-Leff

#Integrity Quotes #Pregnancy Quotes #Two Quotes

“Analysis does not transform consciousness.”
“I love to travel, but sometimes it's nice to stay in one place.”
“A whole generation was raised to learn about comedy from 'The Simpsons.' To get to be in a booth with Homer and Marge and be in Springfield - it was unimaginable the emotions that I felt.”
“It's funny, I played a social gig once - we were playing music that was rhythm based, but it was going in some strange places. Some people came up to me afterward and said, "Can you play a tune that we'll all recognize?" I've carried that with me forever - why would you want a tune you could recognize? What's the point of that?”
“The failure to invest in civil justice is directly related to the increase in criminal disorder. The more people feel there is injustice the more it becomes part of their psyche.”
“For me, as a mother, I am just, you know, I just can't put into words how important it is for every American, for every mother, for every person in this country, to have healthcare.”
“Hoping drains your energy. Action creates energy.”
“Of all nature's gifts to the human race, what is sweeter to a man than his children?”

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