Book Quote by Bell Hooks

Right now, for many Americans, class is being foregrounded like never before because of the economic situation. It doesn't mean that race doesn't matter,…

— Bell Hooks

“Most folks believe we are hardwired biologically to long for sex but they do not believe we are hardwired to long for love. Almost…

— Bell Hooks

... we need to interrogate "reverence," for idolization can be another way one is objectified and not really taken seriously.

— Bell Hooks

Couples who rarely or never have sex can know lifelong love.

— Bell Hooks

The power of patriarchy has been to make maleness feared and to make men feel that it is better to be feared that to…

— Bell Hooks

“I feel enormously blessed to be a successful black woman writer in this culture, but I have found my small fame, such as it…

— Bell Hooks

Language is also a place of struggle.

— Bell Hooks

In this culture, the phrase 'black woman' is not synonymous with 'tender,' or 'gentle.' It's as if those words couldn't possibly speak to the…

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It's interesting to look at all the aspects where everyday Americans, many of whom are not college educated, are thinking deeply now about our…

— Bell Hooks

The true teacher is within us. A good teacher is someone who can help you to go back and touch the true teacher within,…

— Bell Hooks

“Advancing the notion that there can be many "feminisms" has served the conservative and liberal political interests of women seeking status and privileged class…

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I love my family, even as I critique their dysfunctionalities.

— bell hooks