"The real tragedy of our postcolonial world is not that the majority of people had no say in whether or not they wanted this new world; rather, it is that the majority have not been given the tools to negotiate this new world."

-- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

#Real Quotes #People Quotes #Tragedy Quotes

“In the past, [medicalization]has been portrayed as something that doctors inflict on a passive and un-suspecting world - an expansion of the Medical Empire. But in reality, it seems that these reductionist bio-medical stories can appeal to us all, because complex problems often have depressingly-complex causes, and the solutions can be taxing, and unsatisfactory.”
“I have met many feminists who were not Lesbians but I have never met a Lesbian who was not a feminist.”
“If you're in the penaut business you learn to think small.”
“If you want, then start to laugh, If you must, then start to cry, Be yourself don't hide Just believe in destiny. Don't care what people say Just follow your own way Don't give up and use the chance To return to innocence.”
“All liars ... lie to protect themselves, to shield their egos from the raw pain of truth.”
“A young artist can become popular more quickly with the Internet providing instant access to ones work. That might lead to more opportunity and an accelerated career. But it seems as if funding may be harder to come by and filmmakers are being prompted to give away their work for free in hopes to become part of the conversation.”
“Men will never rest till they've spoiled the earth and destroyed the animals.”

Source : Richard Adams (2014). “Watership Down”, p.129, Oneworld Publications
“Getting to be involved with fashion is one of the coolest things I've done.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com

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