Andrea Dworkin

"Imagination is the first act of resistance against an oppressive order."

"Economic independence is the foundation of women's freedom."

"Civilization has been built on the backs of women's unpaid labor."

"The dream of equality cannot be realized within patriarchal structures."

"Women's education has been designed to perpetuate our own subjugation."

"History is written by those who control the means of production and reproduction."

"Philosophy without a commitment to women's liberation is incomplete."

"Literature created by women often reflects the struggle for selfhood."

"War against women is waged daily in homes and streets."

"Motivation to change must come from understanding our chains."

"Inspiration for resistance comes from those who refuse to be broken."

"Relationships under patriarchy are fundamentally unequal power dynamics."

"Solitude may be the only space where women can be truly themselves."

"Health for women includes freedom from male violence and control."

"Adventure is denied to women through the restriction of movement and choice."

"Technology can either liberate or further enslave women."

"Music created by women often expresses what patriarchy forbids us to say."

"Faith in male benevolence has cost women their autonomy."

"Leadership is not something women should aspire to within oppressive systems."

"The patient woman is the one patriarchy rewards with crumbs."

"Kindness toward the oppressor is cruelty toward oneself."

"Fear is the tool used to keep women compliant and small."