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The greatest feminists have also been the greatest lovers…

“The greatest feminists have also been the greatest lovers. I'm thinking not only of Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter Mary Shelley, but of Anais Nin, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and of course Sappho. You cannot divide creative juices from human juices. And as long as juicy women are equated with…” quote by Erica Jong
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“The greatest feminists have also been the greatest lovers. I'm thinking not only of Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter Mary Shelley, but of Anais Nin, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and of course Sappho. You cannot divide creative juices from human juices. And as long as juicy women are equated with bad women, we will err on the side of being bad.”

Erica Jong

About This Quote

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

Great feminists often embody deep love, intertwining personal passion with political activism.

In simple terms: Love and feminism are linked.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love as a feminist strength.

Themes

feminism love creativity gender history

Mood

reflective critical

Type

inspirational analytical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • writing
  • relationships
  • education
  • media representation

Key Concepts

intersectionality emotional intelligence artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love be a political act?
  • How does society view passionate women?
A Different Perspective

May generalize diverse experiences of women.

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