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
It doesn't matter where we begin the personal/political circle, but it matters desperately that we complete it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The journey in understanding personal and political issues is important, but completing that journey is crucial.
Gloria Steinem emphasizes that while the starting point of one's understanding in personal and political contexts may vary, what truly counts is the commitment to fully engage and bring those understandings to fruition. It highlights the importance of seeing an issue through to its conclusion, thus affecting meaningful change in personal lives and society as a whole.
Themes
PersonalPoliticalCompletionCommitmentJourney
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community engagement, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of fully addressing local issues.
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