Because school was so terrible was probably why I was driven to write. Carolyn Chute driveschoolterrible Change image and share on social
I love a big book, but it's what most people like which makes commerce sing. Carolyn Chute bigbookcommerce Change image and share on social
When we go out in the world together, we don't get beat down. Carolyn Chute beatworld Change image and share on social
People say, 'Well, why don't they get another job, why don't they pick themselves up by their bootstraps?' Well, the people that say that probably have the kind of jobs where they don't work that hard, so maybe they could have another job. Carolyn Chute bootstraphardjob share on social
That's the way we see life: your community is your survival. And if you live in a small community like this, even the people you hate you have as friends. Carolyn Chute communityfriendhate Change image and share on social
When I write, I just let my characters go, the way I let life go. Carolyn Chute characterlifewrite Change image and share on social
You go through your life feeling like an outsider, and you respond to society in a different way when you feel like an outsider. Carolyn Chute feelfeltlife Change image and share on social
What poor people go through, it's amazing they don't do more violent things! If they'd just give you a little dignity, it might help you stand it better. They suffer no heat, no electricity, while you're working, but then you've got to face all the insults, too. Carolyn Chute amazedignityelectricity share on social
