Grows Quote by Assata Shakur

People get used to anything. The less you think about your oppression, the more your tolerance for it grows. After a while, people just…

— Assata Shakur

Some people are so worn down by the yoke of oppression that they give up.

— Martin Luther King, Jr

The more that I learn about what's going on, it's really hard to ignore the oppression that people are actually going through.

— Malcolm Jenkins

all outcast peoples struggle to be recognized as individuals. The damage of oppression is that it robs you of your individuality. You're just a…

— Rita Mae Brown

Too often, systems of oppression turn those who are the targets of the oppression against one another.

— Tim Wise

What people don't know about oppression is that the oppressor works much harder. You always grew up being told you were not smart enough…

— Hugh Masekela

Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.

— Napoleon Bonaparte

Pride in what and who you are is a strong foundation, but don't be defined by your oppression; use your anger, don't let it…

— Dave McKean

Oppression tries to defend itself by its utility.

— Anonymous

When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.

— Jimmy Carter

Oppression is more easily endured than insult.

— Junius

The intolerance of people against other people is growing and growing. And the thing is, this is not anything that's changed. This has been…

— Dennis Haysbert