“If you behave like a doormat, expect to be stepped on and don't complain about it.”
Quote by Suzette Haden Elgin
Work
The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense
This book offers strategies and techniques for using words to protect oneself in confrontational situations, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and emotional intelligence. more
Author
Suzette Haden Elgin
Suzette Haden Elgin (November 18, 1936 – January 27, 2015) was an American linguist, science fiction author, and feminist activist. She is best known for creating the constructed language Láadan, designed to express women's perspectives and experiences. Her works include the Native Tongue trilogy and numerous linguistic studies. She explored themes of gender, power, and social structures through language and literature, leaving a lasting impact on feminist science fiction and linguistics. more
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