“Something seems wrong to most people engaged in struggle when they see more people hurt on their own side than on the other side. They are used to reading this as an indication of defeat, and a complete mental readjustment is required of them. Within the new terms of struggle, victory has nothing to do with their being able to give more punishment than they take (quite the reverse); victory has nothing to do with their being able to punish the other at all; it has to do simply with being able, finally, to make the other move... Vengeance is not the point; change is.”
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Barbara Deming
Barbara Deming was an active figure in the 20th century, known for her work in various fields including women's rights, peace movements, and socialism. Her life and contributions are not extensively documented in historical records. Limited information is available about her. more
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