Born this way Quote by nayyirah waheed
““i have never understood. will probably never understand. the white mans lust to eat the world. to eat the universe. (mars is next) why he was born with such a rabid starvation. why he feigns for power like crack rock. doing everything. and anything. to have it. no matter how deranged. why he is in so much pain he needs to rip the roots of happiness from the earth and burn them into his smile. what happened in his relationship with our mother. that he needs to set a person on fire. watch them burn. to feel powerful. not every white man is born this way, but, it stands to remain there are many who are.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2015
The speaker critiques a destructive, insatiable drive for dominance that harms humanity.
In simple terms: Criticizes a greedy, violent desire for control.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and curb destructive impulses.
Themes
violence
greed
human nature
Mood
angry
reflective
Type
poetic
social
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political movements
- social media discourse
Key Concepts
psychology of power
social critique
colonialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels such destructive cravings?
- How can societies mitigate these tendencies?
A Different Perspective
Not all individuals share this trait; context matters.
