All patriarchists exalt the home and family as sacred, demanding it remain inviolate from prying eyes. Men want privacy for their violations… — Marilyn French Childhood Copy Share Image
Well, love is insanity. The ancient Greeks knew that. It is the taking over of a rational and lucid mind by delusion… — Marilyn French Ancient Copy Share Image
There's power to: and everyone should have that, but everyone doesn't. Power to play Bach, or tennis, or boccie if you like.… — Marilyn French Ifs Copy Share Image
When a baby first looks at you...when it laughs that deep, unselfconscious gurgle; or when it cries and you pick it up… — Marilyn French Baby Copy Share Image