Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Martha Gellhorn

Quote by Martha Gellhorn

“Dr. Soekarno was always exactly what he was in the beginning, a whizz-bang demagogue, an opportunist, just another little dictator. U.S. officialdom never tires of backing that type. Nor does U.S. officialdom take sufficient note of the writing on the wall, such as: Down With All Whites. I wonder what the phrase looks like in Vietnamese.”

Quote by Martha Gellhorn

Work

The Face of War

This book delves into the harrowing realities of conflict, showcasing the impact of war on individuals and societies through a collection of powerful images and narratives. more

Author

Martha Gellhorn
Martha Gellhorn

Martha Gellhorn was an American journalist and author, renowned for her adventurous life and her role as a pioneering war correspondent. She was a distinguished figure in the literary community, with her writing frequently exploring the human experience, especially during times of war. Gellhorn's career spanned several decades, and she was celebrated for her courage and her talent for capturing the spirit of the people and places she visited. more

You May Also Like

“When we leave the realm of cinema, it is obvious that the dynamics of white supremacist capitalist patriarchy---which has historically represented black females as "undesirable mates" even if they are desirable sex objects, and so rendered it socially unacceptable for powerful white males to seek committed relationships with black women---continue to inform the nature of romantic partnership in our society. What would happen to the future of white supremacist patriarchy if heterosexual white males were choosing to form serious relationships with black females? Clearly, this structure would be under mined. Significantly, The Bodyguard reaffirms this message. Frank Farmer is portrayed as a conservative Republican patriarch, a defender of the nation. Once he leaves the black woman "she devil" who has seduced and enthralled him, he returns to his rightful place as keeper of the nation's patriarchal legacy. In the film, we see him protecting the white male officers of state. These last scenes suggest that loving a black woman would keep him from honoring and protecting the nation.”

“The Yellow Wallpaper" seemed to me now to be the story of what can happen when you listen to a doctor-when you buy into your "case-history construction." When you don't listen to yourself, when you place your trust and authority elsewhere. The narrator loses her mind completely, becomes the madwoman, the identity they've given her. The "rationale" for their treatment of her is now confirmed; she is sick, indeed. This is what can happen: You are seen as mad, you begin acting mad.”