On rare occasions one does hear of a miraculous case of a married couple falling in love after marriage, but on close examination it will be found that it is a mere adjustment to the inevitable.
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Ask for work. If they don't give you work, ask for bread. If they do not give you work or bread, then take bread.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity and the necessity of taking action when one's needs are not met.
Emma Goldman's quote speaks to the human struggle for survival and dignity. It highlights the proactive approach one must take when faced with obstacles, urging individuals to first seek assistance and, if that fails, to take what they need to survive. This reflects a philosophy of courage and assertiveness in pursuing oneβs basic rights and needs, especially in a society that may be indifferent to individual suffering.
Themes
CourageActionSurvivalAdvocacyPerseverance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social justice, one could invoke this quote to inspire action against inequality.
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If love does not know how to give and take without restrictions, it is not love, but a transaction that never fails to lay stress on a plus and a minus.
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