Djuna Barnes Quote

Nora robbed herself for everyone; incapable of giving herself warning, she was continually turning about to find herself diminished. Wandering people the world over found her profitable in that she could be sold for a price forever, for she carried her betrayal money in her own pocket.


Nightwood (1936)


Nora robbed herself for everyone; incapable of giving herself warning, she was continually turning about to find herself diminished. Wandering people ...

Nora robbed herself for everyone; incapable of giving herself warning, she was continually turning about to find herself diminished. Wandering people ...

Nora robbed herself for everyone; incapable of giving herself warning, she was continually turning about to find herself diminished. Wandering people ...

Nora robbed herself for everyone; incapable of giving herself warning, she was continually turning about to find herself diminished. Wandering people ...