It was easy enough to kill yourself in a fit of despair. It was easy enough to play the martyr. It was harder to do nothing. To endure your life. To wait.

It was easy enough to kill yourself in a fit of despair. It was easy enough to play the martyr. It was harder to do nothing. To endure your life. To wait.
Erica Jong

Next Quote
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
Previous Quote
All my forebears worked for a living. My grandfather painted portraits. My mother too. My aunt painted seascapes.
- Erica Jong

It was easy enough to kill yourself in a fit of despair. It was easy enough to play the martyr. It was harder to do nothing. To endure your life. To wait. Erica Jong

It was easy enough to kill yourself in a fit of despair. It was easy enough to play the martyr. It was harder to do nothing. To endure your life. To wait.
Erica Jong