Quote by Angela Carter
In a secular age, an authentic miracle must purport to be a hoax,

In a secular age, an authentic miracle must purport to be a hoax, in order to gain credit in the world. – Angela Carter

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It is far easier for a woman to lead a blameless life than it is for a man; all she has to do is to avoid sexual intercourse like the plague. – Angela Carter

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