Mandie

“Docility, praised as a feminine virtue, is our worst enemy; it has never served us well, it is only convenient for men.”
― Isabel Allende, The Soul of a Woman

“I was a voracious reader and what I had learned in books confirmed that the world changes constantly and humanity evolves, but the changes are only obtained after much struggle.”
― Isabel Allende, The Soul of a Woman

“And what is my definition of feminism? It is not what we have between our legs but what we have between our ears. It’s a philosophical posture and an uprising against male authority. It’s a way of understanding human relations and a way to see the world. It’s a commitment to justice and a struggle for the emancipation of women, the LGBTQIA+ community, anyone oppressed by the system, including some men, and all others who want to join. Welcome! The greater our number the better.”
― Isabel Allende, The Soul of a Woman

“When talking about human rights, in truth we’re referring to men’s rights. If a man is beaten and deprived of his freedom, it’s called torture. When a woman endures the same, it’s called domestic violence and is still considered a private matter in most of the world.”
― Isabel Allende, The Soul of a Woman