Mavis Gallant Quotes

A Woman Can Always Get Some Practical Use From A Torn-up Life ... She Likes Mending And Patching It, Making Sure The Edges Are Straight. She Spreads The Last Shred Out And Takes Its Measure: 'What Can I Do With This Remnant? How Long Does It Need To Last?
A Man Puts On His Life Ready-made. If It Doesn't Fit, He Will Try To Exchange It For Another. Only A Fool Of A Man Will Try To Adjust The Sleeves Or Move The Buttons; He Doesn't Know How.

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