Economically, men and women almost form two castes; all things being equal, the former have better jobs, higher wages, and greater chances to succeed… - Simone de Beauvoir

Je sais qu'on ne peut jamais se connaître, mais seulement se raconter.

There was only one hope left to me - Andre. But could he fill this emptiness within me? Had he loved me as I loved him? At the beginning I think he did; or rather the question never arose of either of us, for we were so happy together. But when his work no longer satisfied him, did he come to the conclusion that our love was not enough for him? Did it disappoint him? I think he looks upon me as a mathematical constant whose disappearance would take him very much aback without in any way altering his destiny, since the heart of the matter lies elsewhere.

To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.