An indigenous feminism has been present in every culture in the world and in every period of history since the suppression of women began.

... life is a comedy far darker than drama. It just takes time to learn what to smile at.

It isn't until you begin to fight in your own cause that you (a) become really committed to winning, and (b) become a genuine ally of other people struggling for their freedom.

Hate generalizes; love specifies. Or: The movements of hatred are toward generalization; love's movements are toward specification.

Where else could one find such a perfect combination of American values -- racism, militarism, capitalism -- all packaged in one 'ideal' symbol, a woman.

Legitimate revolution must be led by, made by those who have been most oppressed: black, brown, yellow, red, and white women-with men relating to that the best they can.

Clarity of language is the first casualty of authoritarianism.