Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored
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You got to fight them, Celie, she say. I can't do it for you. You got to fight them for yourself. I don't say nothing. I think bout Nettie, dead. She fight, she run away. What good it do? I don't fight, I stay where I'm told. But I'm alive.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of fighting for oneself and confronting challenges directly.
In this quote from Alice Walker, the speaker reflects on the struggle for personal agency and the importance of self-advocacy. It suggests that while others may not be able to fight our battles for us, it is essential to take a stand and confront the oppressors or challenges we face in life, highlighting the significance of courage and resilience in the pursuit of one's own freedom and identity.
Themes
FightSelfCourageResilienceIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about personal empowerment.
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