Since it is the Other within us who is old, it is natural that the revelation of our age should come to us from outside -from others. We do not accept it willingly.

Quote by Simone De Beauvoir

Topics: Age Quotes

Life is occupied in both perpetuating itself and in surpassing itself; if all it does...

Life is occupied in both perpetuating itself and in surpassing itself; if all it does...

Society cares for the individual only so far as he is profitable.

Society cares for the individual only so far as he is profitable.

It is not in giving life but in risking life that man is raised above...

It is not in giving life but in risking life that man is raised above...

In the face of an obstacle which is impossible to overcome, stubbornness is stupid.

In the face of an obstacle which is impossible to overcome, stubbornness is stupid.

Man is defined as a human being and a woman as a female - whenever...

Man is defined as a human being and a woman as a female - whenever...

It is easier to think of the world without a creator than of a creator...

It is easier to think of the world without a creator than of a creator...

All oppression creates a state of war.

All oppression creates a state of war.

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

I wish that every human life might be pure transparent freedom.

I wish that every human life might be pure transparent freedom.

Buying is a profound pleasure.

Buying is a profound pleasure.

Society, being codified by man, decrees that woman is inferior; she can do away with...

Society, being codified by man, decrees that woman is inferior; she can do away with...

If you live long enough, you'll see that every victory turns into a defeat.

If you live long enough, you'll see that every victory turns into a defeat.

The most mediocre of males feels himself a demigod as compared with women.

The most mediocre of males feels himself a demigod as compared with women.

I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth...

I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth...

No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who...

No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who...

Sex pleasure in woman is a kind of magic spell; it demands complete abandon; if...

Sex pleasure in woman is a kind of magic spell; it demands complete abandon; if...

What is an adult? A child blown up by age.

What is an adult? A child blown up by age.

Gay icons usually have some tragedy in their lives, but I've only had tragic haircuts...

Gay icons usually have some tragedy in their lives, but I've only had tragic haircuts...

If I were asked to describe the difference between the sexes in the gay world,...

If I were asked to describe the difference between the sexes in the gay world,...

The minute I tell you I'm a dyke and you're like, 'If you're a lesbian,...

The minute I tell you I'm a dyke and you're like, 'If you're a lesbian,...