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"The sixties were characterized by a heady belief in instantaneous solutions."
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"I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood."

"There's always someone asking you to underline one piece of yourself - whether it's Black, woman, mother, dyke, teacher, etc. - because that's the piece that they need to key in to. They want to dismiss everything else."

"I would like to do another piece of fiction dealing with a number of issues: Lesbian parenting, the 1960's, and interracial relationships in the Lesbian and Gay community."

"The failure of academic feminists to recognize difference as a crucial strength is a failure to reach beyond the first patriarchal lesson. In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower."

"I can't really define it in sexual terms alone although our sexuality is so energizing why not enjoy it too?"

"When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid."

"Black women are programmed to define ourselves within this male attention and to compete with each other for it rather than to recognize and move upon our common interests."
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"Trust your imagination, dreams, and hopes. Just never forget to take actions to justify your trust."

"Never be silent with persons you love and distrust," Mr. Carpenter had said once. "Silence betrays."

"It is always a difficult issue for each of us to trust one another yet we expect to be trusted by others."

"Only God is our reliable help and protection."

"I've yet to find another soul who believes in me with the same fervency as my mother."

"I know you'll do what's best for Annabeth.""How can you be sure?""Because she'd do the same for you."
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