Quote by Katharine Whitehorn

When it comes to housework the one thing no book of household management can ever tell you is how to begin. Or maybe I mean why.

When it comes to housework the one thing no book of househol

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This quote implies that no manual can instruct or motivate someone on where to start or why they should engage in household chores. It highlights that the act of beginning domestic tasks is often subjective, personal, and without predefined instructions. It raises the question of what motivates individuals to tackle housework and challenges the idea that there is a universally accepted approach or reasoning behind it.

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