"When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid." ― Audre Lorde Topic(s): Strength More From Audre Lorde "The quality of light by which we scrutinize our lives has direct bearing upon the product which we live, and upon the changes which we hope to bring about through those lives." "Black women are programmed to define ourselves within this male attention and to compete with each other for it rather than to recognize and move upon our common interests." "It’s a struggle but that’s why we exist, so that another generation of Lesbians of color will not have to invent themselves, or their history, all over again." More In Strength "The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponent’s playing ability is comparable, does the game develop."― Vladimir Kramnik "We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength."― John M. McHugh "My husband Rhashan reminds me of my father because he’s got great strength of character."― Olivia Williams