10 Inspirational Quotes From 10 Inspirational Black Women - Page 8

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“If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” – Audre Lorde
The late Audre Lorde encourages us all to define ourselves and to be okay with that definition. If we waited on the acknowledgment and acceptance of society, we would all be miserable.