Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Oh, oh, you will be sorry for that word! Give back my book and take my kiss instead.Was it my enemy or my friend I heard,What a big book for such a little head!Come, I will show you now my newest hat,And you may watch me purse my mouth and prink!Oh, I shall love you still, and all of that.I never again shall tell you what I think.I shall be sweet and crafty, soft and sly;You will not catch me reading any more:I shall be called a wife to pattern by;And some day when you knock and push the door,Some sane day, not too bright and not too stormy,I shall be gone, and you may whistle for me.

Oh, oh, you will be sorry for that word! Give back my book a

Summary

This quote captures the transformation of a person who has been hurt by someone they love. The speaker expresses that they will no longer express their true thoughts and feelings, instead choosing to conform to societal expectations of a perfect wife. The quote ends on a note of leaving, indicating that the speaker will abandon the relationship, suggesting that they no longer wish to engage with the person who caused them pain. Overall, this quote conveys the themes of betrayal, resignation, and the desire for freedom.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay

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