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Quote by Adrienne Rich
Lesbian existence comprises both the breaking of a taboo and the r

Lesbian existence comprises both the breaking of a taboo and the rejection of a compulsory way of life. It is also a direct or indirect attack on the male right of access to women. – Adrienne Rich

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Poetry is above all a concentration of the power of language, which is the power of our ultimate relationship to everything in the universe. – Adrienne Rich

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The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet. – Adrienne Rich

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The repossession by women of our bodies will bring far more essential change to human society than the seizing of the means of production by workers. – Adrienne Rich

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Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny it is the political defense of women hating. – Andrea Dworkin

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A man who graduated high in his class at Yale Law School and made partnership in a top law firm would be celebrated. A man who invested wisely would be admired, but a woman who accomplishes this is treated with suspicion. – Barbra Streisand

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A psychologist once told me that for a boy being in the middle of a conflict between two women is the worst possible situation. Theres always a desire to please each one. – Hillary Clinton

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I always say God should have given women one extra decade at least, especially if you want a family. Youre trying to pack a lot in. – Christine Baranski

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Im sure any vocal teacher that listens to me would rather cut my throat than do anything – I do everything all wrong – but I think for me thats the best – because I dont think I have a voice so I think what I project would be style – if I learned to sing Id lose my style. – Julie London

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