She would roll up her sleeves and dispense with sentimentality, and do whatever blood-soaked, bad-smelling thing had to be done. She would become adept with axes.

~ Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood Axes Blood Sentimentality

I might have known better, nothing is what everybody wants, the world runs on that law. Personally, if I could, I would instigate Meat-Axe Day, and out of the goodness of my heart I would whack your head off with a couple of others. Every man should be allowed one day and a hatchet just to ease his heart.

~ Djuna Barnes

Djuna Barnes Axes Beheading Stress Relief The Heart Unrequited Love