Skip to content

I am stealing more and more money. I keep it in my top…

“I am stealing more and more money. I keep it in my top drawer beneath my underwear, along with my diaphragm and lipstick and switchblade—these are things a woman needs” quote by Lorrie Moore
Download Open image
““I am stealing more and more money. I keep it in my top drawer beneath my underwear, along with my diaphragm and lipstick and switchblade—these are things a woman needs””

Lorrie Moore

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A woman humorously lists hidden items she keeps, revealing how personal objects become extensions of identity and survival.

In simple terms: Hidden items reflect personal needs and identity.

Key Takeaway

Recognize what you keep close and why.

Themes

identity survival humor gender privacy

Mood

wry introspective

Type

literary social commentary

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • self‑care
  • financial insecurity
  • personal secrets

Key Concepts

material culture feminist critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does each hidden item symbolize?
  • How do personal objects shape self‑perception?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on material objects can mask deeper issues.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet
Money

Related quotes

“I told her about my revenge on Topper the attempted rapist and the guy at the transient's hotel in Brooklyn, and, finally, I told her about stealing the money. "You did what?" She sat straight up in her chair, her eyes wide, her mouth open. "Shhh." Other diners were staring at us, frozen in silent tableau, some with forks or spoons halfway to mouth. Millie was blinking her eyes rapidly. Much quieter, she said, "You robbed a bank?" "Shhh." My ears were burning. "Don't make a scene." "Don't shush me! I didn't rob a bank." Fortunately she whispered it. The waiter walked up then and took our drink order. Millie ordered a vodka martini. I asked for a glass of white wine. I didn't know if it would help, but I figured it couldn't hurt. "A million dollars?" she said, after the waiter left. "Well, almost." "How much of it is left?" "Why?" She blushed. "Curiosity. I must look like a proper little gold digger." "About eight hundred thousand." "Dollars!" The man at the next table spilled his water. "Christ, Millie. You want me to leave you here? You're fifteen hundred miles away from home you know.”

Steven Gould

More by Lorrie Moore

Explore all 340 Lorrie Moore quotes

More Money quotes

Browse all 45,172 Money quotes