Brutal Quote by Elizabeth Lesser
“Sometimes to speak as a woman is to cry, and to speak from our emotional, intuitive knowing, as opposed to graphs and charts and vertical lines. And that's scary - that's scary to do. And the fallout from it can be brutal.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk, 2015
Expressing emotions and intuition as a woman can feel dangerous, leading to harsh consequences when it challenges data‑driven norms.
In simple terms: Women’s emotional voice can be risky.
Key Takeaway
Embrace intuition despite fear.
Themes
gender
emotion
intuition
communication
risk
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- leadership meetings
- public speaking
- personal storytelling
- advocacy
Key Concepts
feminist theory
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance data with intuition?
- What supports help women speak emotionally?
A Different Perspective
May be dismissed as unscientific or irrational.
