Care Quote by Audre Lorde
“Self-care is not about self-indulgence , it is about self-preservati on.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Sister Outsider, Audre Lorde, 1984
Self‑care is essential for survival, not indulgence; it preserves one’s health and capacity to resist oppression.
In simple terms: Self‑care preserves health and resistance.
Prioritize self‑care.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- community support
- activist work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑care with activism?
- What self‑care practices sustain you?
Self‑care can be misinterpreted as selfishness.