“I have Aspergers. Belle is one of the only fictional characters that I have ever been able to relate to that is shown in a positive light(not portrayed as being evil, annoying, stupid, etcetera). I see myself in her so much. No friends, almost obsessively interested in her her books, being referred to as “odd” and “peculiar” by the townspeople, right down to her(arguable) demisexuality. I’m not saying she has it herself, but I relate to her because of these traits.”
~ The Illustrated Catalogue & Price List of A. Coulter & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Staple Goods & Novelties, 1878
“Sew a few into your coattail and you can unconsciously carry off a good share of the contents of a small hardware store. With a little outlay and energy, a man can provide comfortably for a good sized family.”
