Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Hilary Thayer Hamann

Quote by Hilary Thayer Hamann

“It was frankly sort of confusing, the way everyone stared at our bodies exactly as they tried to erase the ideas of our bodies from our minds. We were supposed to get over ourselves but no one was supposed to get over us. The female body was our worst handicap and our best advantage -- the surest means to success, the surest course to failure. (p. 72)”

Quote by Hilary Thayer Hamann

Book:Anthropology of an American Girl
Create image

Work

Anthropology of an American Girl

This book is a personal narrative that delves into the complexities of cultural heritage and the journey of a young girl as she navigates her identity in the context of American society. The story offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of growing up with a diverse cultural background. more

Author

Hilary Thayer Hamann
Hilary Thayer Hamann

Hilary Thayer Hamann is an American author born on November 7, 1962. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound insight into various fields such as history, culture, and society. more

You May Also Like

“There will always be those who say you are too young and delicate to make anything happen for yourself. They don't see the part of you that smolders. Don't let their doubting drown out the sound of your own heartbeat. You are the first drop of rain in a hurricane. Your bravery builds beyond you. You are needed by all the little girls still living in secret, writing oceans made of monsters, and throwing like lightning. You don't need to grow up to find greatness. You are so much stronger than the world has ever believed you could be. The world is waiting for you to set it on fire. Trust in yourself and burn.”

InspirationalBelieveYoungStrongWaitingSecretDestinyGrowing UpYouthRainBraveryBraveYoung AdultBelieve In YourselfGirlsFeelingDelicateYourselfMonsterHurricaneDoubtsNaturaHappenLittle GirlGrown UpsHeatbeatDrop Of RainSet It On FireStrongnessWordld
Book:Mouthful of Forevers
Create image

“The girl says "Oh uh-uh, wait a minute! Wait a minute! Just because I'm dressed this way does not make me a whore!" Which is true, Gentlemen, that is true. Just because they dress a certain way doesn't mean they are a certain way. Don't even forget it. But ladies, you must understand that is fucking confusing. It just is. Now that would be like me, Dave Chappelle, the comedian, walking down the street in a cop uniform. Somebody might run up on me saying, "Oh, thank God. Officer, help us! Come on. They're over here. Help us!" "Oh-hoh! Just because I'm dressed this way does not make me a police officer!" See what I mean? All right, ladies, fine. You are not a whore. But you are wearing a whore's uniform.”

FunnyComedyGirlsWhoresSluts
Author:Dave Chappelle
Create image

“It's a secret code," said Calvin. "Girls are not not like boys. If a boy wants to kill you, he says 'I'm going to kill you.' If a girl wants to kill you, she says, 'We need to talk.' That's the code." I gasped. "Has a girl ever wanted to talk to you?" I asked. "Yup," said Calvin. "How come you're still alive?" I asked. "I vomited," said Calvin.”

FearBoysGenderGirls
Book:Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes
Create image

“A woman who holds her head up too high, is trying to breathe from her own pollution.”

WomenQualityVirtueHumilityProudBalanceIntegrityEgoCorruptionHumbleIgnorantVanityWomanVainArroganceMaterialismGirlsGossipArrogantPollutionShallowSuperficialEgotismSinsHeadSuperficialityFemalesShallownessWomen RightsLadyLadiesValuelessGossipingImmaterialFlauntWomen StrengthsHold HeadNo ValueNo MeritNo Substance
Book:Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
Create image