Stories matter. Stories are how we make sense of the world, which doesn't mean that those stories can't be stupid and simplistic and full of lies. Stories can exaggerate and offend and they always, always matter.
Laurie PennyIf all women on earth woke up tomorrow feeling truly positive and powerful in their own bodies, the economies of the globe would collapse overnight.
Laurie PennyMen grow up expecting to be the hero of their own story. Women grow up expecting to be the supporting actress in somebody else's I refuse to burn my energy adding extra magic and sparkle to other peopleโs lives to get them to love me. Iโm busy casting spells for myself.
Laurie PennyThe reason the word Feminism has power is because the concept has power and the reason it has power is because people are still afraid of it.
Laurie Penny