When we face pain in relationships our first response is often to sever bonds rather than to maintain commitment. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“Often men who have been emotionally neglected and abused as children by dominating mothers bond with assertive women, only to have their… — bell hooks Copy Share Image
“But many of us seek community solely to escape the fear of being alone. Knowing how to be solitary is central to… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“Concurrently, when it comes to matters of the heart we are encouraged to treat partners as though they were objects we can… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
To return to love, to get the love we always wanted but never had, to have the love we want but are… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Loving friendships provide us with a space to experience the joy of community in a relationship where we learn to process all… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Right now, for many Americans, class is being foregrounded like never before because of the economic situation. It doesn't mean that race doesn't matter,… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“Most folks believe we are hardwired biologically to long for sex but they do not believe we are hardwired to long for love. Almost… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
... we need to interrogate "reverence," for idolization can be another way one is objectified and not really taken seriously. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
The power of patriarchy has been to make maleness feared and to make men feel that it is better to be feared that to… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“I feel enormously blessed to be a successful black woman writer in this culture, but I have found my small fame, such as it… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
In this culture, the phrase 'black woman' is not synonymous with 'tender,' or 'gentle.' It's as if those words couldn't possibly speak to the… — bell hooks Copy Share Image
It's interesting to look at all the aspects where everyday Americans, many of whom are not college educated, are thinking deeply now about our… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
The true teacher is within us. A good teacher is someone who can help you to go back and touch the true teacher within,… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“Advancing the notion that there can be many "feminisms" has served the conservative and liberal political interests of women seeking status and privileged class… — bell hooks Copy Share Image
