Home / Quotes / Quote by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Quote by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

“...Bear true witness, even if it be against yourselves, your parents or your family.”

Author

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is an influential writer, politician, and activist known for her advocacy on women's rights, religious freedom, and anti-terrorism. Born in Somalia, she grew up in the Netherlands and gained widespread attention for her criticism of Islam and women's rights. more

“If I were really asked to define myself, I wouldn’t start with race; I wouldn’t start with blackness; I wouldn’t start with gender; I wouldn’t start with feminism. I would start with stripping down to what fundamentally informs my life, which is that I’m a seeker on the path. I think of feminism, and I think of anti-racist struggles as part of it. But where I stand spiritually is, steadfastly, on a path about love.”

Ifs Thinking Race Struggle Path Feminism Gender Racist Seekers Blackness Stripping Anti Racist

Author:Bell Hooks

“Even the most subjected person has moments of rage and resentment so intense that they respond, they act against. There is an inner uprising that leads to rebellion, however short- lived. It may be only momentary but it takes place. That space within oneself where resistance is possible remains.”

May Persons Moments Space Remains Oneself Rage Intense Resistance Rebellion Resentment Momentary Uprising Short Lived

Book:Yearning: Race, Gender, and Cultural Politics

Source: Yearning: Race, Gender, and Cultural Politics

“If I do not speak in a language that can be understood there is little chance for a dialogue.”

Ifs Littles Speak Language Chance Understood Dialogue

Book:Talking Back: Thinking Feminist, Thinking Black

Source: Talking Back: Thinking Feminist, Thinking Black

“As we look for humor, seek for the eternal perspective, understnd the principle of compensation, and draw near to our Heavenly Father, we can endure heardship and trial.”