Then too, motherhood is broken because in this place, to be a good mother is to give yourself completely. It is to erase yourself. This is what I refused to do.

Leaving is an act that cannot be undone.

On a fulcrum in my chest, grief and relief are balanced in equal measure.

She did not care very much for other little girls, but if she had plenty of books she could console herself.

The sacred moment!

Art for art's sake.

I never thought I was cute, ever.

The heart is as important as the head in learning

There’s no accountability anymore, Pierce, no one holds anyone accountable for what they do. It’s always someone else’s fault. Usually people just blame the victim.

You must not lean on a tree on Sabbath, if the tree might be dependent on you for support.

You cannot question an assumption you do not know you have made.

I feel lucky to keep playing tennis, being healthy all those years, to compete in one of the most beautiful events of the year, without a doubt.

I always try to sacrifice my body for the team.