Quote by Angela Carter
In the mythic schema of all relations between men and women, man p

In the mythic schema of all relations between men and women, man proposes, and woman is disposed of. – Angela Carter

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The whore is despised by the hypocritical world because she has made a realistic assessment of her assets and does not have to rely on fraud to make a living. In an area of human relations where fraud is regular practice between the sexes, her honesty is regarded with a mocking wonder. – Angela Carter

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Two may talk together under the same roof for many years, yet never really meet; and two others at first speech are old friends. – Mary Catherwood

The most effective way to achieve right relations with any living thing is to look for the best in it, and then help that best into the fullest expression. – Allen J. Boone

Her great merit is finding out mine — there is nothing so amiable as discernment. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

Constant togetherness is fine — but only for Siamese twins. – Victoria Billings

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