“In ancient Boeotia brides were carried home in vehicles whose wheels were burned at the door, in token, that they would never again be needed.” HomeDoorsNeededAncientWheelsVehicleBurnedBridesTokens Book:Women and the Alphabet A Series of Essays Source: Women and the Alphabet A Series of Essays
“I come out before an audience and maybe my house burned down an hour ago, maybe my husband stayed out all night, but I stand there. ... I got them with me, right there in my hand and comfortable. That's my job, to make them comfortable, because if they wanted to be nervous they could have stayed home and added up their bills.” IfsHomeHandsWantedJobsNightHouseHoursAudienceHusbandComfortableBillsNervousMy HusbandBurnedAll Night Author:Fanny Brice