"It is oppression that creates sex and not the contrary. The contrary would be to say that sex creates oppression, or to say that the cause (origin) of oppression is to be found in sex itself, in a natural division of the sexes preexisting (or outside of) society."

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Source : Monique Wittig (1992). “The Straight Mind: And Other Essays”, Beacon Press (MA)

Monique Wittig

#Sex Quotes #Division Quotes #Causes Quotes

“Thereâ€™s a very comfortable techno-libertarian culture where you think youâ€™re doing the right thing,”
“Most Internet business theorists are really looking at preserving the necks of giant, Fortune 500 companies, rather than promoting the digital, peer-to-peer economy that actually wants to happen.”
“If some things don't make you lose your sense of reason, then you have none to lose.”
“The good oxymoron, to define it by a self-illustration, must be a planned inadvertency.”
“When you're coming up with your philosophy and approach to performing comedy, you take special note of the things you disagree with as much as the things you agree with.”

Source : "A Real Person Who Has Real Thoughts and Feelings". Interview with Stephanie Palumbo, logger.believermag.com. February 29, 2016.
“First and foremost, God is the true hero of the story. No matter how captivating the other characters may be, our top priority is to discover what the Bible reveals about God.”

Source : Carolyn Custis James (2011). “The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules”, p.30, Harper Collins
“Live out your life in truth and justice, tolerant of those who are neither true nor just.”
“Playing in the National Football League, you're told, you know, where to be, when to be there, what to wear, how to be there. Being able to step away from that, I have an opportunity to look deeper into myself and look for what's real.”

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