Angry Quote by Adrienne Rich
“That's why I want to speak to you now. To say: no person, trying to take responsibility for her or his identity, should have to be so alone. There must be those among whom we can sit down and weep, and still be counted as warriors. (I make up this strange, angry packet for you, threaded with love.) I think you thought there was no such place for you, and perhaps there was none then, and perhaps there is none now; but we will have to make it, we who want an end to suffering, who want to change the laws of history, if we are not to give ourselves away.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Dream of a Common Language”, 1978
A call for shared vulnerability and solidarity, urging individuals to find communal support rather than face identity struggles alone.
In simple terms: Seek community, not isolation, in identity work.
Key Takeaway
Find allies, share burdens.
Themes
solidarity
identity
warrior
community
empathy
Mood
hopeful
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- support groups
- activist circles
- therapy sessions
- friendship
- online forums
Key Concepts
feminist theory
collective healing
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a safe space for others?
- What does being a warrior mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Alone may still be necessary for personal growth; communal spaces can be limited.
