Michele Zephier

“Hegel wrote that the only thing we can learn from history is that we learn nothing from history, so I doubt the epidemic will make us any wiser.”
― Slavoj Žižek, Pandemic!: COVID-19 Shakes the World

“Under the skin, there is no true biological race.”
― Robin DiAngelo, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism

“the free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it - basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them.”
― Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary Madness

“Rather than use what you see as unique about yourself as an exemption from further examination, a more fruitful approach would be to ask yourself, “I am white and I have had X experience. How did X shape me as a result of also being white?” Setting aside your sense of uniqueness is a critical skill that will allow you to see the big picture of the society in which we live; individualism will not. For now, try to let go of your individual narrative and grapple with the collective messages we all receive as members of a larger shared culture. Work to see how these messages have shaped your life, rather than use some aspect of your story to excuse yourself from their impact.”
― Robin DiAngelo, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism