Once you have made up your mind, stick to it; there no longer any ‘if’ or ‘but.’ Napoleon Bonaparte The power of making a decision and sticking to it cannot be underestimated. It is one of the most important aspects…
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When feminism does not explicitly oppose racism, and when antiracism does not incorporate opposition to patriarchy, race and gender politics often end up being antagonistic to each other and both interests lose. Kimberle Williams Crenshaw__ It suggests that when feminism…
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If we aren’t intersectional, some of us, the most vulnerable, are going to fall through the cracks. Kimberle Williams Crenshaw___ Intersectional Intersectionality is a concept in social justice that refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race,…
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Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength. Sigmund Freud’s Strength It is often attributed to Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, but it is not clear if he actually said or wrote it. The idea that our vulnerabilities can…
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We are what we are because we have been what we have been, and what is needed for solving the problems of human life and motives is not moral estimates but more knowledge. Sigmund Freud___ We are what we are…
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“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: It is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to…
Positivity It appears to be a philosophical statement about the relationship between positivity, truth, and love. The quote suggests that perceiving things in a positive light can lead to a greater understanding of the truth, and that this understanding can…
Metal Health “I believe the best way” The quote suggests that educating oneself about mental illness and understanding how it affects individuals can be an important step in managing one’s thoughts and attitudes towards it. It is important to recognize…
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