Lack of confidence is what makes you want to change somebody else's mind. When you're OK, you don't need to convince anyone else in order to empower yourself.
Jada Pinkett SmithRead
Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The perspective of the powerful often overshadows the story of the oppressed.
This quote emphasizes the importance of perspective in storytelling, suggesting that narratives are often shaped by those in power, while the voices of the marginalized remain unheard. It highlights the need for the oppressed to tell their own stories to gain recognition and validate their experiences.
Themes
StorytellingPerspectiveOppressionVoicePower
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social justice, one might say, 'Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter, highlighting the need for diverse voices in our narratives.'
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