“Truth, acceptance of the truth, is a shattering experience. It shatters the binding shroud of culture trance. It rips apart smugness, arrogance, superiority, and self-importance. It requires acknowledgment of responsibility for the nature and quality of each of our own lives, our own inner lives as well as the life of the world. Truth, inwardly accepted, humbling truth, makes one vulnerable. You can't be right, self-righteous, and truthful at the same time.”
Quote by Paula Gunn Allen
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Off the Reservation: Reflections on Boundary-busting Border-crossing Loose Canons
This book delves into the theme of boundary-busting, exploring the lives and perspectives of those who challenge conventional limits in their personal and professional endeavors. It offers insights into the challenges and rewards of crossing borders and breaking free from societal norms. more
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Paula Gunn Allen
Paula Gunn Allen was an American poet known for her profound understanding and engagement with Native American culture. Her poetry blends Native American mythology with modern poetic techniques, showcasing rich imagination and profound emotion. more
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