“What most women thought were "the rules" were simply precepts to keep women in their place. "Nice" was a comfortable, reassuring box where society told women if they stayed–if they didn't stray out of the nice box–they would be safe. But no one was safe. Safety was a lie, especially when it came to business. The only rules were about power: who had it and who could exercise it.”
Quote by Candace Bushnell
Book:Lipstick Jungle
Work
Lipstick Jungle
This novel delves into the lives of three women who are striving to balance their personal and professional lives in a bustling urban setting. The story is set against the backdrop of the city's fast-paced lifestyle, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they face. more
Author
You May Also Like
“She is a good woman, he thought. The type of woman whose goodness is oppressive.”
Source: The Vegetarian
Source: Notes to Self
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and let it come in.”
Source: Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood
Source: Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood
Source: Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood
Source: Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood
