We should never be at the mercy of Providence if only we understood that we ourselves are Providence. - Vera Brittain

It is probably true to say that the largest scope for change still lies in men’s attitude to women, and in women’s attitude to themselves.

I have tried to write the exact truth as I saw and see it about both myself and other people, since a book of this kind has no value unless it is honest... It is not by accident that what I have written constitutes, in effect, the indictment of a civilisation.

Meek wifehood is no part of my profession; / I am your friend, but never your possession.