Individual Quote by Florynce Kennedy

When a system of oppression has become institutionalized it is unnecessary for individuals to be oppressive.

— Anonymous

Oppression works in such a way that it holds every person responsible for the acts of any wrongdoer of the oppressed group.

— Rita Mae Brown

“But the more significant factor is that one can easily remain free of even the most intense political oppression simply by placing one’s faith…

— Glenn Greenwald

There can be no really pervasive system of oppression, such as that in the United States, without the consent of the oppressed

— Rose Kennedy

Too often, systems of oppression turn those who are the targets of the oppression against one another.

— Tim Wise

No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion and exorbitance of legal authority.

— Joseph Addison

Oppression tries to defend itself by its utility.

— Anonymous

“Oppression is built on a series of assumptions, and if they begin to crumble, the system is in grave danger. The assumptions have got…

— Pearl Cleage

Many countries persecute their own citizens and intern them in prisons or concentration camps. Oppression is becoming more and more a part of the…

— Alva Myrdal

What people don't know about oppression is that the oppressor works much harder. You always grew up being told you were not smart enough…

— Hugh Masekela

Oppression is the essence of power.

— Ernst Kaltenbrunner

Oppression breeds the power to oppose it.

— Andrew Solomon