I have me brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility, with no history to guide them, and with a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond words.
Gloria SteinemRead
Anger is energising. The opposite of anger is depression, which is anger turned inward.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Anger can be a powerful motivator, while suppressing anger can lead to destructive emotions like depression.
In this quote, Gloria Steinem suggests that anger is not only a natural emotion but also a source of energy that can propel us to take action. Conversely, when we internalize our anger and fail to express it, it can manifest as depression, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and channeling our emotions in a healthy way.
Themes
AngerDepressionEmotionEnergyMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about emotional awareness, one might say, 'As Gloria Steinem wisely pointed out, anger is energising; it's important that we embrace it rather than suppress it.'
More from Gloria Steinem
All quotes βIf women are supposed to be less rational and more emotional at the beginning of our menstrual cycle when the female hormone is at its lowest level, then why isn't it logical to say that, in those few days, women behave the most like the way men behave all month long?
Gloria SteinemRead
Age brings a freedom. When you're young, you're much more subject to the idea of what feminine is or how you should look or how you should behave.
Gloria SteinemRead
All those chemicals that create empathy only work when you are in a room together.
Gloria SteinemRead
Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.
Gloria SteinemRead
Obviously, there is much similarity among the challenges of transgender people and all women - from health care to harassment to discrimination in the workplace.
Gloria SteinemRead
Similar quotes
Unless you make tremendous efforts, you will not be convinced that effort will take you nowhere. The self is so self-confident that unless it is totally discouraged it will not give up. Mere verbal conviction is not enough. Hard facts alone can show the absolute nothingness of the self-image.
Sri Nisargadatta MaharajRead
You are one of the rare people who can separate your observation from your perception...you see what is, where most people see what they expect.
Tsitsi DangarembgaRead
If you wish to live in peace and harmony with others, you must learn to discipline yourself in many ways.
Thomas A KempisRead
Values spoken without actions taken are merely slogans.
John F. KerryRead
Economists have allowed themselves to walk into a trap where we say we can forecast, but no serious economist thinks we can. You don't expect dentists to be able to forecast how many teeth you'll have when you're 80. You expect them to give good advice and fix problems.
Tim HarfordRead
Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.
Frank ZappaRead