Admitting Quote by Audre Lorde
“I know the anger lies inside of me like I know the beat of my heart and the taste of my spit. It is easier to be furious than to be yearning. Easier to crucify myself in you than to take on the threatening universe of whiteness by admitting that we are worth wanting each other.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Uses of Anger,” 1978
Describes anger as visceral and immediate, while yearning is harder; urges confronting internal anger to avoid self‑destruction and embrace mutual desire.
In simple terms: Anger is raw; yearning is subtle.
Key Takeaway
Channel anger constructively.
Themes
emotion
identity
self‑acceptance
Mood
passionate
introspective
Type
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- activism
- relationship building
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can anger be transformed?
- What nurtures healthy yearning?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing anger may cause hidden harm.
