Oppression Quotes

608 quotes by 408 authors

It must not be forgotten in fairness to the National Government that apartheid is not just a policy of oppression but an attempt - in… — Harry Oppenheimer
The situation in the region is flammable and may explode at any moment, because of the crucial events and because of the absence of justice… — Ali Abdullah Saleh
When a system of oppression has become institutionalized it is unnecessary for individuals to be oppressive. — Florynce Kennedy
Without Liberty, Law loses its nature and its name, and becomes oppression. Without Law, Liberty also loses its nature and its name, and becomes licentiousness. — James Q. Wilson
Oppression is more easily endured than insult. — Junius
I certainly know about the oppression and prejudices of being black and a woman and from the South. — Clarice Taylor
Anyone who thinks they stand apart from society and defies all which govern its existence has less in common with the lone wolf patriot standing… — Steven Weber
Artists and celebrities are citizens, and as such you have a responsibility to keep fighting for justice because there are monolithic power structures and systemic… — Emily Saliers
I am always revolted when Islamic leaders, from Afghanistan or elsewhere, deny the very existence of female oppression, avoid the issue by pointing to examples… — Khaled Hosseini
The feminists who are aware of the effects of patriarchy realize that we are all in the same boat from the dangers of patriarchy, and… — Nawal El Saadawi
When you have increasing power of religious groups, oppression of women increases. Women are oppressed in all religions. — Nawal El Saadawi
When a woman reaches orgasm with a man she is only collaborating with the patriarchal system, eroticizing her own oppression — Sheila Jeffreys
The worst government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is… — Henry Louis Mencken
If I had a large amount of money I should found a hospital for those whose grip upon the world is so tenuous that they… — Stephen Fry
The People of Virginia declare and make known that the powers granted under the Constitution being derived from the People of the United States may… — Henry Brooks Adams
You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence. — Abraham Lincoln
Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. — Martin Luther King, Jr.
The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them. — Karl Marx
Be rich in expressing yourself in a noble way and you shall never be oppressed without those who can help noticing. Oppression in silence flourishes. — Frank Matobo
It's hard to tell you how I feel without hurting you. So try to think about yourself the way that I see you. Your life… — Jenna Bognar

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