“So little is permissible for a woman—yet on her back every human climbs to adulthood.” — Janet Benton Adulthood Copy Share Image
“Tears slid down my cheeks. Their source must move closer to the eyes in mothers.” — Janet Benton Mother Copy Share Image
“When I gardened at home, I often considered how the growth of plants resembles the gradual growth of the spirit. And seeing… — Janet Benton Flower Copy Share Image
“Bitterness is poison, yes, but I hold a flask of it to my lips and drink.” — Janet Benton Bitterness Copy Share Image
“How is it that shame affixes itself to the violated, and not to the violator?” — Janet Benton Guilt Copy Share Image
“As if passion alone explained our predicaments. Our being female and unlucky—and, in my case, a near idiot in the ways of… — Janet Benton Passion Copy Share Image
“Some force moves all living things to excel. Surely this proves we are endowed with bits of our Creator.” — Janet Benton Life Copy Share Image
“We can pursue our true wants, Mill writes, only when doing so harms no one to whom we are obliged.” — Janet Benton Freedom Copy Share Image
