“Progress is not one of those floating comparatives, so beloved of our friends in advertising, we need a context, a perspective. What are we better than? Who are we better than? Examine this statement: Most people are better off. Financially? socially? educationally? medically? spiritually? I dare not ask if you are happy? Are you happy?”
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Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British author known for her distinctive literary style and profound social commentary. Her works span a wide range of themes, including novels, essays, and poetry. Winterson's novel 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a story about growth, faith, and sexuality that has received widespread acclaim. more
“But if what can exist does exist, is memory invention or is invention memory?”
“Do you love yourself enough to BE what you love yourself enough to WANT?”
“Soy un mentiroso. Siempre estuve mintiendo. Ella se merecía un ángel, y yo quería serlo por ella.”
“Estaba pensando en Lena. Por supuesto. Siempre estaba pensando en Lena.”