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My hands aren't yours to reach and grab. My feet aren't…

“My hands aren't yours to reach and grab. My feet aren't yours to walk. My back's not yours to ride and stab. My tongue's not yours to talk.” quote by Calvin W. Allison
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““My hands aren't yours to reach and grab. My feet aren't yours to walk. My back's not yours to ride and stab. My tongue's not yours to talk.””

Calvin W. Allison

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A declaration of bodily autonomy and resistance against exploitation and control.

In simple terms: Your body belongs to you; no one may claim it.

Key Takeaway

Assert personal boundaries firmly.

Themes

autonomy resistance rights

Mood

defiant empowering

Type

political personal

When to use this quote

  • workplace harassment
  • personal relationships
  • public speaking
  • self‑advocacy

Key Concepts

bodily integrity personal sovereignty self‑defense

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries do you need to reinforce?
  • How do you respond when others overstep?
A Different Perspective

May provoke conflict when confronting entrenched power structures.

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