But the true feminist deals out of a lesbian consciousness whether or not she ever sleeps with women.
Audre LordeI started writing because I had a need inside of me to create something that was not there
Audre LordeI was going to die, if not sooner, then later, whether or not I had ever spoken myself. My silences had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you.
Audre LordeI am not just a lesbian. I am not just a poet. I am not just a mother. Honor the complexity of your vision and yourselves.
Audre Lorde