“It's nice to be included in people's fantasies but you also like to be accepted for your own sake.”— Marilyn Monroe, theguardian.com
“The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet.”— Adrienne Rich, amazon.com
“Womanhood is learning how to witch yourself in slow motion. When they say your name like a curse, say it back to them like an incantation. When they call you cold, show them how you conjure fire.”— Brenna Twohy, brennatwohy.tumblr.com
“It's amazing what you can get if you quietly, clearly, and authoritatively demand it.”— Meryl Streep, vimeo.com