Mary Therese McCarthy was an American author, critic and political activist.
People with bad consciences always fear the judgment of children. fear
You musn't force sex to do the work of love or love to do the work of sex. work
In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons. politics
In science, all facts, no matter how trivial or banal, enjoy democratic equality. equality & science
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 other quotes from Robert Browning
22 other quotes from Robert Browning
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 quotes from Honore de Balzac
53 quotes from Honore de Balzac
With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 quotes from Isadora Duncan
5 quotes from Isadora Duncan
The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 other sayings from Henry Ward Beecher
58 other sayings from Henry Ward Beecher