This is the power of the powerful to define, to structure, to say, 'This is the way the world works.' It's enormous power. Among the powers of the weak, I think the first one is the power not to believe the powerful.
Elizabeth JanewaySex cannot be contained within a definition of physical pleasure, it cannot be understood as merely itself for it has stood for too long as a profound connection between human beings.
Elizabeth Janewaya problem that presents itself as a dilemma carries an unfortunate prescription: to argue instead of act.
Elizabeth JanewayIf every nation gets the government it deserves, every generation writes the history which corresponds with its view of the world.
Elizabeth Janeway