

“Ah done been tuh de horizon and back and now Ah kin set heah in mah house and live by comparisons.”
― Their Eyes Were Watching God
― Their Eyes Were Watching God

“She went on in her overalls. She was too busy feeling grief to dress like grief.”
― Their Eyes Were Watching God
― Their Eyes Were Watching God

“don’t say you’se ole. You’se uh lil girl baby all de time. God made it so you spent yo’ ole age first wid somebody else, and saved up yo’ young girl days to spend wid me.”
― Their Eyes Were Watching God
― Their Eyes Were Watching God

“Husbands and wives always loved each other, and that was what marriage meant. It was just so. Janie felt glad of the thought, for then it wouldn't seem so destructive and mouldy. She wouldn't be lonely anymore.”
― Their Eyes Were Watching God
― Their Eyes Were Watching God

“Besides she liked being lonesome for a change. This freedom feeling was fine. These men didn’t represent a thing she wanted to know about.”
― Their Eyes Were Watching God
― Their Eyes Were Watching God
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