“In the same way women competed (and, alas, sometimes still compete) to see who could eat less and be thinner, until consuming any solid food at all was seen as indulgent, now we have to compete to see who can spend almost nothing.”— Jennifer Wright, harpersbazaar.com
“Here are some things women can spend money on without being called out: items for their children or husband, or items that they will literally die without. Here are some things women will be shamed for spending money on: pretty much anything that is for their personal pleasure.”— Jennifer Wright, harpersbazaar.com
“One day, after all, you will be dead. Then you be in the ground. You buy no more flowers or pretty dresses, you will take no more vacations, or spend money on anything else. So if there is something will brighten your day, do it now. Defy death. Revel in this brief moment, here, in this world full o…”— Jennifer Wright, harpersbazaar.com