Sometimes I think it would be easier to avoid old age, to die young, but then you'd never complete your life, would you? You'd never wholly know you.

It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone.

I restore myself when I'm alone.

It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far.

I have noticed... that men usually leave married women alone and are inclined to treat all wives with respect. This is no great credit to married women.