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
Feminism began to dawn on my brain belatedly in life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Feminism is a concept that expanded my understanding of life later on.
In this quote, Gloria Steinem reflects on her late realization of feminism's significance, indicating that the awareness of gender equality and women's rights grew gradually for her. This suggests that such awareness can develop over time, influenced by personal experiences and societal changes, and that understanding feminism is a journey rather than an immediate discovery.
Themes
FeminismAwarenessGender EqualityWomen'S RightsPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's rights rally, someone quoted Steinem to emphasize the importance of recognizing feminism at any stage of life.
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All those chemicals that create empathy only work when you are in a room together.
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