Difference Quote by Audre Lorde
“... it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.”
About This Quote
Source Essay or speech, likely from "Sister Outsider", 1984
Silence, not difference, is what immobilizes people, emphasizing the oppressive power of unspoken injustice.
In simple terms: Silence immobilizes more than differences.
Key Takeaway
Speak out against injustice.
Themes
activism
justice
voice
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- community organizing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
feminist theory
racial identity
social oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- How does speaking up change a situation?
- When is silence a form of resistance?
A Different Perspective
Silence can sometimes be a protective strategy.
