Elizabeth Janeway Quotes

A collection of quotes by Elizabeth Janeway.

Elizabeth Janeway was an acclaimed American author and feminist activist, born on October 7, 1913. She is best known for her works of fiction, including the novels "The Walsh Girls" and "Leaves Before the Wind." Additionally, Janeway wrote several non-fiction books on feminist issues, challenging societal norms and advocating for women's rights. Her writing often explored the complexities of women's lives and the impact of gender on society. Janeway passed away on January 15, 2005, leaving behind a powerful literary legacy and an enduring influence on feminist literature.

I admire people who are suited to the contemplative life. Th

I admire people who are suited to the contemplative life. They can sit inside themselves like honey in a jar and just be. It's wonderful to have someone like that around, you always feel you can count on them. You can go away and come back, you can change your mind and your hairdo and your politics, and when you get through doing all these upsetting things, you look around and there they are, just the way they were, just being.

Elizabeth Janeway

Growing up human is uniquely a matter of social relations ra

Growing up human is uniquely a matter of social relations rather than biology. What we learn from connections within the family takes the place of instincts that program the behavior of animals; which raises the question, how good are these connections?

Elizabeth Janeway

The Goddamn human race deserves itself, and as far as I'm co

The Goddamn human race deserves itself, and as far as I'm concerned it can have it.

Elizabeth Janeway

Like their personal lives, women's history is fragmented, in

Like their personal lives, women's history is fragmented, interrupted; a shadow history of human beings whose existence has been shaped by the efforts and the demands of others.

Elizabeth Janeway