... any woman who accepts aloneness as the natural…
“... any woman who accepts aloneness as the natural by-product of success is accepting a punishment for a crime she didn't commit. And she is not acknowledging one of the most precious lessons of the women's movement, the lessons of community ... We may not able to tell women that there is safety in freedom. But we certainly can say, with absolute certainty, that for free women, the only safety is in numbers.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True safety for women comes from collective solidarity, not isolated independence.
In simple terms: Women are safest together, not alone.
Build supportive communities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- leadership
- personal safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster community?
- What does safety mean to you?
Individualism can feel empowering but may ignore systemic risks.