“Women have one great advantage over men. It is commonly thought that if they marry they have done enough, and need career no further. If a man marries, on the other hand, public opinion is all against him if he takes this view.”
This book presents a laid-back and conversational analysis of diverse subjects, providing readers with a personal and informal take on a range of themes. more
Rose Macaulay (August 1, 1881 – October 30, 1958) was a distinguished British writer, novelist, poet, and critic. Known for her wit, satire, and keen social observation, she authored over 30 works, including novels, essays, travelogues, and poetry. Born in Cambridge to an academic family, she studied at Oxford but left without a degree. Her notable works include 'The Towers of Trebizond' and 'They Were Defeated.' Macaulay never married but had a secret love affair. Her writing often explored faith, morality, and women's independence. She died of a heart attack in 1958 at age 77. more
“To paint is not to copy the object slavishly, it is to grasp a harmony among many relationships.”
“An epigram is but a feeble thing - With straw in tail, stuck there by way of sting.”
“Some moments can only be cured with a big squishy grandma hug.”