Household Slaves

Famous quotes containing the words household and/or slaves:

    Now, as always, the most automated appliance in a household is the mother.
    Beverly Jones (b. 1927)

    The laws of custom make our [returning a visit] necessary. O how I hate this vile custom which obliges us to make slaves of ourselves! to sell the most precious property we boast, our time;—and to sacrifice it to every prattling impertinent who chooses to demand it!
    Frances Burney (1752–1840)