Our very strength as lesbians lies in the fact that we are outside of patriarchy; our existence challenges its life.

There is no issue that is not a women's issue.

As a human rights issue, the effort to end violence against women becomes a government's obligation, not just a good idea.

I'd make a comment at a meeting and nobody would even acknowledge me. Then some man would say the same thing and they'd all nod.

The full implications of feminism will evolve over time, as we organize, experiment, think, analyze, and revise our ideas and strategies in light of our experiences. No theory emerges in full detail overnight; the dominant theories of our day have expanded and changed over many decades. That it will take time should not discourage us. That we might fail to pursue our ideas - given the enormous need for them in society today - is unconscionable.

Leadership is people taking the initiative, carrying things through, having ideas and the imagination to get something started, and exhibiting particular skills in different areas.

The state of the world today demands that women become less modest and dream/plan/act/risk on a larger scale.