"As long as male behavior is taken to be the norm, there can be no serious questioning of male traits and behavior. A norm is by definition a standard for judging; it is not itself subject to judgment."

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Source : Myriam Miedzian (2002). “Boys Will Be Boys: Breaking the Link Between Masculinity and Violence”, p.64, Lantern Books

Myriam Miedzian

#Taken Quotes #Judging Quotes #Long Quotes

“Because ainâ€™t that white people for you, wondering if they are happy enough.”
“Torture fails to make us safe, but it certainly makes us less free.”
“A thriller must be thrilling. A mystery may or may not be a thriller depending on how much breathless emotion it has, as opposed to cerebral calculation.”

Source : Source: bookpage.com
“We canâ€™t change every little thing that happens to us in life, but we can change the way that we experience it. Thatâ€™s the potential of meditation, of mindfulness. You donâ€™t have to burn any incense, and you definitely donâ€™t have to sit on the floor. All you need to do is to take 10 mins out a day to step back; to familiarise yourself with the present moment so that you get to experience a greater sense of focus, calm and clarity in your life.”
“The story fails but your faith in the importance of doing the story doesn't fail.”
“Habit is stronger than desire.”
“If this sounds impressive to you, youâ€™re over thirty.”

Source : Robin Sloan (2012). “Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel”, p.42, Macmillan
“I don't think contemporary writers spend a lot of time reading each other. Particularly writers of the same nationality.”

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