Learning to crow: If we’ve been taught to credit our success externally and debit our failures to ourselves, we’re indeed in a bind. It is important to come to an authentic assessment of our talents and strengths, speaking from our center. [p. 91]

On choice: In any given situation there are three basic choices: Exit, Loyalty or voice. [p. 86] from WOMEN VOICE AND WRITING

On the athleticism of voice: We have a myth that the Muse visits, like the tooth fairy, giving inspiration. This can of course happen, but in its own unique, unforceable timing. Until then, and to woo the muse, we need to sweat. [p. 77] from WOMEN VOICE AND WRITING

About hard times: There is something about hard times that brings a choice: either resiliency and we grow and strengthen from it, or we give up and fold. Collapse can be a protective choice, when one needs time to heal and regain resources before resiliency can return. . . . And our voices get clarified by the scarring. [p. 74]* from Women Voice & Writing / by Jill Hackett