Many people today believe that cynicism requires courage. Actually, cynicism is the height of cowardice. It is innocence and open-heartednes s that requires the true courage — however often we are hurt as a result of it.
ERICA JONGThere are no atheists on turbulent airplanes.
More Erica Jong Quotes
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Why does life need evidence of life?
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I vowed to give up sex, bacon, and air travel if I ever made it back to terra firma in one piece.
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My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you’ll be happy; if not, you’ll become a philosopher.” – Socrates (470-399 B.C.) “Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t
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And what if I don’t want forgiveness?
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Betrayal betrays the betrayer.
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In loving life you love what can’t survive.
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My reaction to porno films is as follows: After the first ten minutes, I want to go home and screw. After the first twenty minutes, I never want to screw again as long as I live.
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The sexuality doesn’t end. It really doesn’t. You’re sexual your whole life, if you’re a sexual person.
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Gossip is the opiate of the oppressed.
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I am old enough to know that laughter, not anger, is the true revelation.
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Narrative- and image-making creatures like humans don’t feel any experience is complete unless it’s recorded.
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They keep saying the right person will come along. I think mine got hit by a truck.
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We were not human beings going through spiritual experiences; we were spiritual beings going through human experiences, in order to grow.
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The parity of women’s health. It’s very depressing to think that you win these rights, but then you have to win them again, and again, and again, and fight the same battles over and over.
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I don’t think you will ever fully understand how you’ve touched my life and made me who I am.
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