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:
“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)
“Our visions begin with our desires.”
—Audre Lorde (1934–1992)
“The sixties were characterized by a heady belief in instantaneous solutions.”
—Audre Lorde (1934–1992)
“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)
“I write for those women who do not speak, for those who do not have a voice because they were so terrified, because we are taught to respect fear more than ourselves. We’ve been taught that silence would save us, but it won’t.”
—Audre Lorde (1934–1992)