scarlettshaney:

“No one has ever claimed for a moment that childless men have missed out on a vital aspect of their existence, and were the poorer, and crippled by it…Every woman who chooses- joyfully, thoughtfully, calmly, of their own free will and desire- not to have a child does womankind a massive favour in the long term. We need more women who are allowed to prove their worth as people; rather than being assessed merely for their potential to create new people.
Let me tell you, however momentous being a mother has been for me, I’ve walked around exhibitions of Coco Chanel’s life-work, and it looked a lot more impressive, to be honest. I think it’s important to confess this. If you’re insanely talented, and not at all broody, why not just go and have more fun? “

How to be a Woman, Caitlin Moran.