Any society based on domination supports and condones violence. Bell Hooks basecondonedomination Change image and share on social
These days I wonder more and more why people are pessimistic when American history actually supports optimism. Bell Hooks americandayhistory Change image and share on social
The institutionalization of Black Studies, Feminist Studies, all of these things, led to a sense that the struggle was over for a lot of people and that one did not have to continue the personal consciousness-raising and changing of one's viewpoint. Bell Hooks blackchangeconsciousness share on social
Every terrorist regime in the world uses isolation to break people's spirits. Bell Hooks breakisolationpeople Change image and share on social
For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed? Bell Hooks accountablecapacitycompassion share on social
I've written 18 books, mostly dealing with issues of social justice, ending racism, feminism, and cultural criticism. Bell Hooks bookcriticismcultural Change image and share on social
I think Black people need to take self-esteem seriously. Bell Hooks blackesteempeople Change image and share on social
I feel like there is always something trying to pull us back into sleep, that there is this sort of seductive quality in all the hedonistic pleasures that pull on us. Bell Hooks backfeelhedonistic Change image and share on social
It really fascinates me what white people are allowed to write about. Bell Hooks allowfascinatepeople Change image and share on social
