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“ Many people today believe that cynicism requires courage. Actually, cynicism is the height of cowardice. It is innocence and open-heartedness that requires the true courage-however often we are hurt as a result of it. ”

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Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.

~ Erica Jong

I have accepted fear as part of life – specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back....

~ Erica Jong

the body is wiser than its inhabitants. the body is the soul. the body is god’s messenger.

~ Erica Jong

Show me a woman who doesn't feel guilty and I'll show you a man.

~ Erica Jong