Conflict Diamonds

Famous quotes containing the words conflict and/or diamonds:

    “The conflict between the need to belong to a group and the need to be seen as unique and individual is the dominant struggle of adolescence.”
    —Jeanne Elium (20th century)

    “Shuffled between caring and disgrace
    I took up all our closet space.
    What luxury we first checked into,
    to growl like lawyers until I threw
    my diamonds and cash upon the floor.”
    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)