“Throughout much of history, women writers have capitulated to male standards, and have paid too much heed to what Virginia Woolf calls "the angel in the house." She is that little ghost who sits on one's shoulder while one writes and whispers, "Be nice, don't say anything that will embarrass the family, don't say anything your man will disapprove of ..." [ellipsis in original] The "angel in the house" castrates one's creativity because it deprives one of essential honesty, and many women writers have yet to win the freedom to be honest with themselves.” MenWritingLittlesHouseWinningCreativityToo MuchNiceHonestHonestyEssentialsStandardsAngelPaidOriginalsMalesGhostShouldersBeing HonestBeing NiceSay AnythingVirginiaHeedWoolf Author:Erica Jong
“Some men can be very rude. On the other hand, some clients are absolute angels. One john always brought me a gift every time he came to see me. He brought me a pearl necklace, a ring, a bra or something. But eventually, as much as I really loved all the gifts, he fell in love with me, and he tried to weasel his way into my life. It was too much and I sort of had to 'break up with him."” MenWayHandsBreakToo MuchAngelAbsolutesRingsClientsRudePearlsBrasNecklacesWeasels Author:Annie Sprinkle
“So, you're like Angel? (Amanda) You watch way too much television. Angel has a soul. I don't. (Kyrian) Now you're back to being scary again. (Amanda) Baby, you ain't seen scary yet. (Kyrian)” WaySoulWatchesToo MuchTelevisionBabyAngelScaryAmanda Author:Sherrilyn Kenyon
“It is dangerous to explain too clearly to man how like he is to the animals without pointing out his greatness. It is also dangerous to make too much of his greatness without his vileness. It is still more dangerous to leave him in ignorance of both, but it is most valuable to represent both to him. Man must not be allowed to believe that he is equal either to animals or to angels, nor to be unaware of either, but he must know both.” KnowsMenBelieveStillsAnimalToo MuchDangerousGreatnessIgnoranceEqualAngelValuablePointing Book:Human Happiness Source: Human Happiness
“What is it?" she asked. "I'm looking for your wings. You are my guardian angel, aren't you?" "I'm afraid not," she replied, her cheeks dimplingwith a wry smile. "There's too much of the devil in me for that." "Just how much devil," I grinned, "are we talking about here?” TalkingToo MuchDevilAngelWingsCheeksGuardianGuardian AngelWryMy Guardian AngelWry Smile Author:Gregory David Roberts
“This is why angels choose sides, why people join teams. It costs too much not to; it weighs too heavily to soldier on alone.” PeopleSidesToo MuchTeamCostAngelSoldier Book:The Fallen Series: 4-Book Collection Source: The Fallen Series: 4-Book Collection
“What is it, Angel?" she said, starting up. "Have they come for me?" "Yes, dearest," he said. "They have come." "It is as it should be," she murmured. "Angel, I am almost glad—yes, glad! This happiness could not have lasted. It was too much. I have had enough; and now I shall not live for you to despise me!" She stood up, shook herself, and went forward, neither of the men having moved. "I am ready," she said quietly.” MenShouldSaidEnoughToo MuchReadyAngelMovedStartingGladDespiseHad EnoughStood UpStarting Up Book:Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Source: Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman