“Women who are not living ought to spend all their time cracking jokes. In a rotten society women grow witty; making a heaven while they wait.”
Book:Pilgrimage
Quote by Dorothy Richardson
Work
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is a narrative that delves into the transformative experiences of an individual's quest for personal enlightenment and religious understanding. more
Author
Dorothy Richardson
Dorothy Richardson was an English author celebrated for her modernist novel series. Born on May 17, 1873, she is renowned for her innovative narrative techniques and exploration of female subjectivity. Richardson's work has been highly influential in the field of modernist literature. more
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