David

“Most men see most women as sex objects, whereas most women see most men as security objects.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“A posted quote is nothing more than a window into a person's soul.”
― Shannon L. Alder, The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible: Spiritual Recovery from Narcissistic and Emotional Abuse

“It’s strange how you give the people you love so much power over you.”
― Tara Westover, Educated

“Cutting off the nose is a metaphor for shame. The notion of locating honor in the women of the household has led to women in India being objectified and denied their freedom and choices. Whether Sita is physically abused or not, Ram's honor has been stained. Modern notions of justice mock these deep-rooted traditional notions of shame that have been used to justify the violent oppression of women.”
― Devdutt Pattanaik, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana