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Florynce Kennedy, a lawyer born on February 11, 1916, and died on December 22, 2000, was a prominent civil rights lawyer known for her work in the areas of gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. She was a dedicated civil rights activist committed to eliminating gender discrimination and promoting social justice.

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“There's no way that I know of to avoid pain absolutely, but suffering is the interpretation we choose to place on the pain we encounter.”

Knows Way Pain Suffering Encounters Interpretation

Book:Color Me Flo: My Hard Life and Good Times

Source: Color Me Flo: My Hard Life and Good Times

“Countermovements among racists and sexists and nazifiers are just as relentless as dirt on a coffee table. . . . Every housewife knows that if you don't sooner or later dust . . . the whole place will be dirty again.”

Ifs Knows Whole Peace Tables Coffee Dust Dirty Racist Sooner Or Later Dirt Relentless Housewife Ubuntu

Book:Color Me Flo: My Hard Life and Good Times

Source: Color Me Flo: My Hard Life and Good Times

“You've got to rattle your cage door. You've got to let them know that you're in there, and that you want out. Make noise. Cause trouble. You may not win right away, but you'll sure have a lot more fun.”

Knows Want May Winning Fun Causes Peace Liberty Trouble Doors Tyranny Noise Cages

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“I know we're termites. But if all the termites got together, the house would fall down.”

Ifs Knows Together Fall House Teamwork Falling Down

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“Oppressed people are frequendy very oppressive when first liberated. And why wouldn't they be? They know best two positions. Somebody's foot on their neck or their foot on somebody's neck.”

People Knows Firsts Two Feet Position Slavery Necks Oppressed Liberated

Author:Florynce Kennedy

About the Author

Born: February 11, 1916
Died: December 22, 2000
Known for: Lawyer
Quotes: 40

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