You know how fighting fish do it? They blow bubbles and in each one of those bubbles is an egg and they float the egg up to the surface. They keep this whole heavy nest of eggs floating, and they're constantly repairing it. It's as if they live in both elements. Audre Lorde blowbubbleconstantly share on social
The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house. Audre Lorde dismantlehousemaster Change image and share on social
But the true feminist deals out of a lesbian consciousness whether or not she ever sleeps with women. Audre Lorde consciousnessdealfeminist Change image and share on social
In discussions around the hiring and firing of Black faculty at universities, the charge is frequently heard that Black women are more easily hired than are Black men. Audre Lorde blackchargediscussion Change image and share on social
In our work and in our living, we must recognize that difference is a reason for celebration and growth, rather than a reason for destruction. Audre Lorde celebrationdestructiondifference Change image and share on social
I write for those women who do not speak, for those who do not have a voice because they were so terrified, because we are taught to respect fear more than ourselves. We've been taught that silence would save us, but it won't. Audre Lorde fearhaverespect share on social
In other words, I would be giving in to a myth of sameness which I think can destroy us. Audre Lorde destroygivemyth Change image and share on social
When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak. Audre Lorde afraidhearsilent Change image and share on social
Only by learning to live in harmony with your contradictions can you keep it all afloat. Audre Lorde afloatcontradictionharmony Change image and share on social
