Attacking Quote by Abigail Disney
“I've taken it from feminist friends, and I've taken it from lefty friends too. But that reassures me. If the right is attacking us and the left is attacking us, that's exactly where we want to be.”
About This Quote
The speaker finds comfort in being targeted by both political extremes, seeing it as evidence of challenging the status quo.
In simple terms: Being attacked by both sides signals progress.
Opposition from all sides validates dissent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- advocating controversial policies
- leading a protest movement
- publishing dissenting research
- engaging in public debate
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- building cross‑ideological coalitions
- leveraging criticism to amplify message
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a target of both left and right?
- How can this dual opposition be turned into strategic advantage?