Quote by Joan Didion
A pool is, for many of us in the West, a symbol not of affluence b

A pool is, for many of us in the West, a symbol not of affluence but of order, of control over the uncontrollable. A pool is water, made available and useful, and is, as such, infinitely soothing to the western eye. – Joan Didion

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To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves – there lies the great, singular power of self-respect. – Joan Didion

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Strength is one of those things youre supposed to have. You dont feel that you have it at the time youre going through it. – Joan Didion

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Grammar is a piano I play by ear. All I know about grammar is its power. – Joan Didion

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Praise the sea; on shore remain. – John Florio

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Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink.
Water, water everywhere,
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Yea, slimy things did crawl with legs
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