Lyn Jensen

“In the south, you see, a "lady" takes for granted the slave-psychology in those she regards as her "social inferiors." Not merely does she expect immediate obedience from all members of the colored race; she feels the same way about policemen in uniform--it would never occur to her to think of a policeman as anything but a servant, prepared to behave as such.”
― Upton Sinclair, The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism / The Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic Interpretation / The Book of Life

“My mother's mother's family moved north from Mexico having migrated from Spain, from Portugal, from Ireland, and likely from an Indian village somewhere.”
― Gerald W. Haslam, Coming Of Age In California: Personal Essays

“You said you like to write. . . . All you need are some couplets and a refrain. You just tell a story with words, about who screwed over whom, who broke whose heart, and how long they've been crying ever since. You know, just like real life.”
― Danielle Steel, Country

“Love of children--ah, yes, all scandal-bureaus know what that means!”
― Upton Sinclair, The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism