5 Edith Sitwell Quotes on Identity

Edith Sitwell quotes on identity

7. I am an unpopular electric eel in a pool of catfish.

11. Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try to look like a Pekingese?

13. I am one of those unhappy persons who inspire bores to the greatest flights of art.

36. I wouldn't dream of following a fashion... how could one be a different person every three months?

38. I am resigned to the fact that people who don't know me loathe me. Perhaps it is because I am a woman writing poetry. It must be annoying to a man who wants to write to see this horrid old lady who can.