Brain Quote by Germaine Greer
“Human beings have an unalienable right to invent themselves; when that right is pre-empted it is called brain-washing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Female Eunuch, Germaine Greer, 1970
People have a fundamental right to self‑creation; suppressing it is akin to brain‑washing.
In simple terms: Right to self‑invent; brain‑washing is suppression.
Key Takeaway
Protect personal autonomy.
Themes
autonomy
self‑creation
freedom
Mood
defiant
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- political activism
Key Concepts
identity
psychology
politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you safeguard your right to self‑invent?
- What signs indicate external control?
A Different Perspective
Brain‑washing can be subtle and socially reinforced.
