Quote by Elizabeth Hardwick

Mothers born on relief have their babies on relief. Nothingness, truly, seems to be the condition of these New York people. They are nomads going from one rooming house to another, looking for a toilet that functions.

Mothers born on relief have their babies on relief. Nothingn

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This quote highlights the cycle of poverty and deprivation experienced by some mothers in New York City. It suggests that individuals who were born into families dependent on government assistance for survival continue to rely on such support when they have children of their own. The phrase "nothingness, truly, seems to be the condition of these New York people" emphasizes the lack of stability, security, and basic necessities faced by these individuals. It also portrays them as transient, constantly searching for temporary accommodations that meet their basic needs, such as functional toilets.

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