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Angela Carter Quotes

There is a striking resemblance between the act of love and the ministrations of a torturer.

Angela Carter (1997). “Burning your boats: the collected short stories”, Penguin Group USA

A book is simply the container of an idea-like a bottle; what is inside the book is what matters.

Angela Carter (1997). “Shaking a Leg: Journalism and Writings”, Vintage

Cities have sexes: London is a man, Paris a woman, and New York a well-adjusted transsexual.

Angela Carter (1997). “Shaking a Leg: Journalism and Writings”, Vintage

Anticipation is the greater part of pleasure.

Angela Carter (1997). “Burning your boats: the collected short stories”, Penguin Group USA

A day without an argument is like an egg without salt.

Angela Carter (1997). “Shaking a Leg: Journalism and Writings”, Vintage

Home is where the heart is and hence a movable feast.

Angela Carter (1998). “Shaking a Leg: Collected Writings”, Penguin Group USA

A broken heart is never a tragedy. Only untimely death is a tragedy.

Angela Carter (2012). “Wise Children”, p.153, Random House