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Quote by Mae West

“Women with pasts interest men because they hope history will repeat itself.”

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Mae West was an American actress, screenwriter, and singer, born on August 17, 1893, and died on November 22, 1980. Known for her unique sense of humor and daring performance style, she was one of the iconic figures in Hollywood during the early 20th century. more

“For there is always a sanctuary more, a door that can never be forced, a last inviolable stronghold that can never be taken, whatever the attack; your vote can be taken, you name, you innards, or even your life, but that last stonghold can only be surrendered. And to surrender it for any reason other than love is to surrender love.”

Reason Lasts Names Love Is Taken Doors Vote Surrender Sanctuary Strongholds

Author:Ken Kesey

“Reading was not a fallback position for her but an ideal state of being.”

States Reading Healing Position Ideals Teens

Book:What the Dead Know: A Novel

Source: What the Dead Know: A Novel

“Now that I've met you and spoken to you and felt you and tasted you, I'm done. That's it. You're the end for me.”

Ends Done Felt Mets

Book:Born To Be Wild

Source: Born To Be Wild

“I've seen that mixture of resignation and hopelessness before; its usually in my mirror.”