Jaime Shedlock

“This led me very promptly to the conviction that those “feminine charms” we are so fond of are not feminine at all, but mere reflected masculinity—developed to please us because they had to please us, and in no way essential to the real fulfillment of their great process.”
― Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Herland / The Yellow Wallpaper

“Good luck and believe me, dearest Doc - it's better to look at the sky than live there. Such an empty place; so vague. Just a country where the thunder goes and things disappear.”
― Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories

“While Calvin is in the classroom

TEACHER:
Yes, Calvin?

CALVIN:

Miss Wormwood, I'm a fierce advocate of the separation of church and state.

CALVIN:

Nevertheless, I feel the need for spiritual guidance and comfort as I face the day's struggles.

CALVIN:

So I was wondering if I could strip down,
smear myself withg paste,
and set fire to this little effigy of you
in a non-denominational sort of way.

CALVIN (After being sent to the Principal's office):

Boy, what a touchy subject!”
― Bill Watterson, The Days Are Just Packed

“The Alchemy Scroll works on the heart,” he said. “It plants words as I plant stones. The Scroll-maker is my brother. He paints the mysteries of God while I, guided by the Mother, built the new Hall as a door to heaven,” he said.”
― Susan Rowland, The Alchemy Fire Murder