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“Feminism is not only for women It's something everyone can participate in, and evolve together, as the first step in the right direction. I see feminism as a tool to achieve that balance and peace.”

Quote by Ani DiFranco

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Ani DiFranco is an American singer-songwriter celebrated for her independent spirit and political activism. She began her music career in the early 1990s, releasing her first album at the age of 21. DiFranco's music often tackles social and political issues, and she is renowned for her poetic lyrics and acoustic guitar playing. more

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“You can't start with imbalance and end with peace, be that in your own body, in an ecosystem or between a government and its people. What we need to strive for is not perfection, but balance.”

People Needs Ends Body Government Balance Perfection Strive Not Perfect Ecosystems Imbalance

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“Having more exposure is kind of a bittersweet thing for me, honestly, because it's nice to have a little more job security in life now.”

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“I don't hate being compared with female musicians. I don't mind that at all. I have no problem with seeing connections between women's work.”

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“I did a lot of work with myself over the course of being pregnant and the first few months of being pregnant. It's nice, the pace of being pregnant; it gives you a long time to not just germinate a baby but germinate the mother that you're gonna be.”

Giving Firsts Long Mother Courses Nice Baby Months Long Time Pace Pregnant Being Pregnant

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“I was attracted to a lot of different art forms - dancing, painting. But there's something about music that people hold so close. It's such a powerful art form, and that's why I live for it.”

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“I think I'm a very solitary person. To actually not be anonymous is a bit claustrophobic for me.”

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“For me, the stronger ground I have in my personal life, then the more will I have to fight the good fight.”

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“Patriarchy is a fundamental imbalance underlying society And it's one we rarely address because it's so universal. But as I get older, I see that peace is a product of balance.”

Products Balance Universal Fundamentals Addresses Patriarchy Imbalance

Author:Ani DiFranco

“When all you can think of is your own personal problems, you have nothing to give to your society. If you're trying to figure out where your next meal is coming from, you can't go march on Washington.”

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“When I first started writing songs and being very explicit, it was hard, but one of the main things people respond to in my writing is that 'just say it' attitude of my songs. There really is nothing personal or private; it's all universal, if you can just find the courage to be open about your life.”

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