Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Erica Jong
American novelist, satirist, and poet
Erica Jong is an American novelist, satirist, and poet, known especially for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying. That book drew wide attention for its frank treatment of female sexuality and became part of the cultural moment of second-wave feminism. It sold more than 37 million copies worldwide, and remains the work most closely associated with her name.
More from Erica Jong (115 quotes) →Other sayings from Erica Jong
- “Most people in this country are looking for literature that is useful. They feel that just exploring their fe…”Erica Jong
- “All my forebears worked for a living. My grandfather painted portraits. My mother too. My aunt painted seasca…”Erica Jong
- “I've never been able to control my public image.”Erica Jong
- “Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.”Erica Jong
Explore Teaching
- “Teaching does allow me to keep one foot in the youthful waters I tend to occupy in my novels, so I'm thankful…”Alafair Burke
- “Some teachers feel that if they ask for emotional help, they're a failure. But teaching is a team sport.”Erin Gruwell
- “Teaching comes through the head, learning happens through the heart.”Osho
Poetry: more sayings
- “Anyone who says, “Here’s my address,write me a poem,” deserves something in reply.So I’ll tell a secret inste…”Naomi Shihab Nye
- “Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. It cannot strictly be said to symbolize life itsel…”Lascelles Abercrombie
- “A fruitless year, take a fearless heartOne that blooms late will flourish in the dark”Criss Jami