“If I let the noise get out into the air it will be laughter, too loud, too much of it, someone is bound to hear, and then there will be hurrying footsteps and commands and who knows? Judgment: emotion inappropriate to the occasion. The wandering womb, they used to think. Hysteria. And then a needle, a pill. It could be fatal.”
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Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian poet, novelist, playwright, and critic, born on November 18, 1939. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues, with notable titles including 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Cat's Eye'. more
“The sign of a life that is loved is laughter at their funeral.”
“It's when I'm on the road that I begin to wonder, why I didn't get out of the way of the truck.”
“The pursuit of happiness is made bearable only with bouts of laughter.”