Abundance Quote by Marge Piercy
“Praise our choices, sister, for each doorway open to us was taken by squads of fighting women who paid years of trouble and struggle, who paid their wombs, their sleep, their lives that we might walk through these gates upright. Doorways are sacred to women for we are the doorways of life and we must choose what comes in and what goes out. Freedom is our real abundance.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Woman Who Walked Through the Doorways", 1990
Women’s sacrifices enable collective freedom; each choice opens possibilities shaped by past struggles.
In simple terms: Women’s past struggles give us freedom.
Key Takeaway
Honor past sacrifices, choose wisely.
Themes
freedom
women
sacrifice
choice
legacy
Mood
determined
reflective
empowering
Type
poetic
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- career decisions
- parenting
- community leadership
Key Concepts
feminist theory
intergenerational trauma
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor past sacrifices in daily choices?
- What freedoms do you take for granted?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual agency in diverse contexts.
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