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“Being a mother is complicated because its not just a paternal culture making demands on you; its those internal demands and expectations that women have and are self-generated.”

Quote by Siri Hustvedt

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Siri Hustvedt is an American novelist born on February 19, 1955. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and exploration of female experiences. Hustvedt's novels often blend philosophy, literature, and psychology, showcasing complex characters and inner worlds. more

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Book:Living, Thinking, Looking: Essays

Source: Living, Thinking, Looking: Essays

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“Ireland starts for me with the end of The Dead, which my father read to me from his desk in his basement office in New Albany, Ind.”

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“This is why you can never reason true Christians out of the faith. It's not, as the adage has it, because they were never reasoned into it - many were - it's that faith is a logical door which locks behind you. What looks like a line of thought is steadily warping.”

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Book:Pulphead: Essays

Source: Pulphead: Essays

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