Audre Lorde
(1934–1992) Lorde was a poet and activist involved in the civil rights, antiwar, and feminist movements.
- "The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action" (1977)
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Famous quotes by audre lorde:
“Our visions begin with our desires.”
—Audre Lorde (1934–1992)
“Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before.”
—Audre Lorde (1934–1992)
“I am Black because I come from the earth’s inside
now take my word for jewel in the open light.”
—Audre Lorde (b. 1934)
“This could be the day.
I could slip anchor and wander
to the end of the jetty
uncoil into the waters
a vessel of light moonglade
ride the freshets to sundown”
—Audre Lorde (1934–1992)
“The sixties were characterized by a heady belief in instantaneous solutions.”
—Audre Lorde (1934–1992)