Erica Jong Quotes about Life

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Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.

Erica Jong

Inspirational, Life, Success

"The Artist as Housewife" (1972)

And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.

Erica Jong

Love, Inspirational, Life

"Fear of Flying". Book by Erica Jong, 1973.

Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.

Erica Jong

Love, Inspirational, Life

"Fear of Flying". Book by Erica Jong, 1973.