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Susan Griffin is an influential American author, born on January 26, 1943. Her works cover a range of themes including feminism, history, literature, and ethics. Griffin is known for her profound critical thinking and sharp insights into social issues.

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“I know I am made from this earth, as my mother's hands were made from this earth, as her dreams came from this earth and all that I know, I know in this earth, the body of the bird, this pen, this paper, these hands, this tongue speaking, all that I know speaks to me through this earth.”

Knows Made Dream Body Hands Earth Mother Speak Paper Bird Tongue Pens

Book:Woman and Nature: The Roaring Inside Her

Source: Woman and Nature: The Roaring Inside Her

“This earth is my sister; I love her daily grace, her silent daring, and how loved I am. How we admire this strength in each other, all that we have lost, all that we have suffered, all that we know: We are stunned by this beauty, and I do not forget: what she is to me, what I am to her.”

Knows Earth Lost Forget Grace Silent Admire My Sister Daring Stunned

Book:Woman and Nature: The Roaring Inside Her

Source: Woman and Nature: The Roaring Inside Her

“We keep secrets from ourselves that all along we know.”

Book:A Chorus of Stones: The Private Life of War

Source: A Chorus of Stones: The Private Life of War

“Self-reflection is a desire felt by the body, as well as the soul. As dancers, healers, and saints all know, when you turn your attention toward even the simplest physical process - breath, the small movements of the eyes, the turning of a foot in midair - what might have seemed dull matter suddenly awakens.”

Source: The Book of the Courtesans: A Catalogue of Their Virtues

“Each time I write, each time the authentic words break through, I am changed. The older order that I was collapses and dies. I lose control. I do not know exactly what words will appear on the page. I follow language. I follow the sound of the words, and I am surprised and transformed by what I record.”

Knows Writing Order Dies Language Sound Loses Break Records Changed Pages Transformed Collapse Break Through

Book:Made from this earth: an anthology of writings

Source: Made from this earth: an anthology of writings

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Born: January 26, 1943
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Quotes: 61

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A Chorus of Stones: The Private Life of WarRelated source material

Woman and Nature: The Roaring Inside HerRelated source material

Made from this earth: an anthology of writingsRelated source material

The Book of the Courtesans: A Catalogue of Their VirtuesRelated source material

Pornography and Silence: Culture's Revenge Against NatureRelated source material

Bending Home: Selected & New Poems, 1967-1998Related source material

Dear SkyRelated source material

Like the iris of an eyeRelated source material

Pornography and Silence: Culture's Revolt Against NatureRelated source material

Rape: The Politics of ConsciousnessRelated source material

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