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When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

 --Audre Lord

I have come to believe...that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.
--Audre Lorde

"When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” --Audre Lord

“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.”
                                                                                   --Audre Lord