Erica Jong Quotes & Sayings (Page 8)

“At certain historic moments, grandparents took on childrearing responsibilities. In many cultures, they still do. Chinese grandparents who are able to retire at 55 are seen all over Beijing bouncing grandbabies. In the United States, we can't afford to retire at 55.”

“Feminism is teaching. I've gotten a lot of pleasure pushing younger writers that I've met and worked with.”

“I do a lot of teaching... and so I think I know how hard it is for young writers, how they have to work two jobs to survive.”

“I have a very sensitive nose. I identify with dogs. I understand the world through my nose.”

“I've never been able to control my public image.”

“It's hard to do fiction and nonfiction simultaneously.”

“Singularity shows something wrong in the mind.”

“Women are not the richer sex. Women are not equal in society.”