Fear is never a reason for quitting; it is only an excuse.
Norman Vincent PealeRead
The Western media has depicted the Afghan woman as a helpless, weak individual. I have said it before, and I shall repeat it: The Afghan woman is strong. The Afghan woman is resourceful. The Afghan woman is resilient.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the strength and resilience of Afghan women, countering negative stereotypes perpetuated by media.
In this quote, Rula Ghani asserts that Afghan women are often misrepresented as weak and helpless by Western media narratives. By affirming their strength, resourcefulness, and resilience, she highlights the importance of recognizing their true capabilities and fighting against societal stereotypes that diminish their value and contributions.
Themes
AfghanWomenStrengthResilienceMedia
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about gender equality in education.
Similar quotes
At the risk of seeming ridiculous, let me say that the true revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love. It is impossible to think of a genuine revolutionary lacking this quality.
Che GuevaraRead
My concern is not for the judicial system, but for the reality that the shark fin mafia of Costa Rica has a price on my head, and a Costa Rican prison would provide an excellent opportunity for someone to exercise this lethal contract against me.
Paul WatsonRead
But every time the workers come out in the only way they know to protest against conditions which are unbearable the strong hand of the law is allowed to press down heavily upon us.
Rose SchneidermanRead
The war of my life had begun; and though one of God's most powerless creatures, I resolved never to be conquered.
Harriet Ann JacobsRead
Too long have the workers of the world waited for some Moses to lead them out of bondage... I would not lead you out if I could; for if you could be led out, you could be led back again. I would have you make up your minds there is nothing that you cannot do for yourselves.
Eugene V. DebsRead