Age Quote by Marge Piercy
“A strong woman is a woman at work, cleaning out the cesspool of the ages, and while she shovels, she talks about how she doesn't mind crying, it opens the ducts of the eyes, and throwing up develops the stomach muscles, and she goes on shoveling with tears in her nose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Strong Woman" by Marge Piercy, 1990
The quote depicts a woman confronting harsh realities, using emotional release as a source of strength while persisting in difficult labor.
In simple terms: A woman works hard, letting tears fuel her resilience.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hardship and let emotions empower you.
Themes
resilience
labor
emotional honesty
gender
Mood
determined
raw
inspirational
Type
motivational
reflective
empowering
When to use this quote
- activism
- caregiving
- personal crisis
- physical labor
Key Concepts
psychology
feminist theory
catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you channel grief into productive action?
- When does vulnerability become a strength?
A Different Perspective
Emotional release can be draining and may hinder focus if not balanced.
