“I had tried to teach her that nobody should be able to see when you were scared. That nobody should be able to tell when you were uncertain. That you shouldn't show it when you loved someone. And that you… — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
Sometimes I do readings and people can’t stop laughing, but I’m reading about pretty tragic things. I think Soviet humor is a desperate humor,… — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“Communism, my dear," I said when I managed to get hold of a bunch of bananas for hers and let them ripen on the… — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“Learn everything you want to know, and then learn some more. Don't worry if something doesn't go well. You are capable of so much.” — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“Watch out for people who feel weak. They may want to feel strong one day and you might not survive that moment.” — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“Einem Kind die Erziehung zu verweigern grenzte in meinen Augen an Misshandlung.” — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image
“I had tried to teach her that nobody should be able to see when you were scared. That nobody should be able to tell… — Alina Bronsky Copy Share Image