I think the world is always improving and always not improving. I think that both are simultaneously happening all the time. I don't think it's one motion unfortunately - I wish we could say it's better, better, better - but I think it's better, bad, better, bad - you know?
Eve EnslerFor many years now, I feel like my own body struggle has been linked and connected with women I meet in the world. I think we're in this together.
Eve EnslerOnce you are diagnosed with cancer, time changes. It both speeds up insanely and stops altogether.
Eve EnslerWhat we all have to know is the struggle is long. It's long. It may not end in our lifetimes. But the struggle is what gives our lives meaning and purpose. I tell people to take time out of activism every day to take care of their bodies, to take care of their souls and spirits.
Eve EnslerI think all my work's been about how do women get back into our bodies; how do men get back. We're all disassociated.
Eve EnslerWe can't walk where we want to walk or be who we want to be or dress the way we want to dress or go anywhere any time of day. I am talking about the freedom that comes with just knowing that you're okay, and that you have value and you have identity, and you don't have to keep proving yourself.
Eve Ensler