Deepest feelings Quote by Audre Lorde
““But when we begin to live from within outward, in touch with the power of the erotic within ourselves, and allowing that power to inform and illuminate our actions upon the world around us, then we begin to be responsible to ourselves in the deepest sense. For as we begin to recognize our deepest feelings, we begin to give up, of necessity, being satisfied with suffering and self-negation, and with the numbness which so often seems like their only alternative in our society. Our acts against oppression become integral with self, motivated and empowered from within.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power” by Audre Lorde, 1978
Recognizing and embracing our inner erotic power leads to self‑responsibility, authentic action, and resistance to oppression.
In simple terms: Inner erotic power fuels self‑care and activism.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner desire to guide actions.
Themes
self‑care
empowerment
resistance
authenticity
Mood
hopeful
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- social activism
- healing relationships
- creative work
Key Concepts
Erotic power
self‑responsibility
inner truth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor your inner erotic power daily?
- What obstacles arise when aligning actions with inner desire?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical constraints or be misunderstood by others.
