A Secret History of Witches

by Louisa Morgan

Being born, giving birth, facing death—work to be done alone.

men believe it’s their right to tell women how to live.

But despite all the power they hold over us, they feel powerless against our kind. We resist. We cause things to happen. We interfere with their plans, with what they think is the natural order. That frightens them. Men hate being afraid, so they hate us instead.”

“You would think they’d be grateful for women with knowledge.” “It’s rarely true. Men are vain.” “Even when they’re wrong?” Irène laughed. “That’s stupid!”

“Labor postponed is labor increased.”

“Knowing things makes you powerful,

any frightened man is a dangerous one.”