The problem... is emblematic of what hasn't changed during the equal opportunity revolution of the last 20 years. Doors opened; opportunities evolved. Law, institutions, corporations moved forward. But many minds did not. Anna Quindlen changecorporationdoor share on social
There is only room in the lifeboat of your life for one, and you always choose yourself, and turn your parents into whatever it takes to keep you afloat. Anna Quindlen afloatchooselife Change image and share on social
The victim mentality may be the last uncomplicated thing about life in America. Anna Quindlen americalifementality Change image and share on social
The greatest public health threat for many American women is the men they live with. Anna Quindlen americangreathealth Change image and share on social
All parents should be aware that when they mock or curse gay people, they may be mocking or cursing their own child. Anna Quindlen awarechildcurse Change image and share on social
The clearest explanation for the failure of any marriage is that the two people are incompatible; that is, that one is male and the other female. Anna Quindlen clearexplanationfailure Change image and share on social
I read and walked for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change my life. It never crossed my mind that that person could be me. Anna Quindlen badbeachblank share on social
But it's important, while we are supporting lessons in respecting others, to remember that many of our youngest kids need to learn to respect themselves. You learn your worth from the way you are treated. Anna Quindlen importantkidlearn share on social
The future is built on brains, not prom court, as most people can tell you after attending their high school reunion. But you'd never know it by talking to kids or listening to the messages they get from the culture and even from their schools. Anna Quindlen attendbrainbuild share on social
New York City has finally hired women to pick up the garbage, which makes sense to me, since, as I've discovered, a good bit of being a woman consists of picking up garbage. Anna Quindlen bitecityconsist Change image and share on social
