“Being bilingual is like having a wife and a mistress. One can never be sure of either.”
Quote by Natalie Clifford Barney
Work
A Perilous Advantage: The Best of Natalie Clifford Barney
This compilation showcases the literary achievements of Natalie Clifford Barney, highlighting her unique voice and significant contributions to American literature. more
Author
Natalie Clifford Barney
Natalie Clifford Barney was an American playwright recognized for her significant contributions to American theater. Born on October 31, 1876, she was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic circles of the early 20th century. Barney's plays frequently delved into themes of gender, identity, and societal norms, and she is celebrated for her pioneering plays and her mentorship of numerous young playwrights. more
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“if I had one ambition it was to make my life itself into a poem.”
Source: A Perilous Advantage: The Best of Natalie Clifford Barney
“To be married is to be neither alone nor together.”
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“Paris has always seemed to me to be the only city in which one can live as one sees fit.”
Source: A Perilous Advantage: The Best of Natalie Clifford Barney
Source: A Perilous Advantage: The Best of Natalie Clifford Barney
“Some people make it hard for me to believe in universal evolution.”
Source: A Perilous Advantage: The Best of Natalie Clifford Barney
“Our prejudices, our antipathies, are our natural defenses against what we could not assimilate.”
Source: Adventures of the Mind: The Memoirs of Natalie Clifford Barney
“Our shadows are taller than ourselves.”
Source: A Perilous Advantage: The Best of Natalie Clifford Barney