3 Quotes by Emtithal Mahmoud

We do this everyday—make a good thingout of nothing,be the strong ones,be okay even when we're not.But today, we're more than okay,we are women.So, take my strength, I've got plenty.Take my hands, I've got two.Take my voice, let it guide youand if it shakes, ask yourself:when the earth shakes,do you think that she's afraid?

We teach our girls to quarantine their emotions—isolate heart and reason or risk perceptions of hysteria.We're taught that our anger is a misconception,that our discontent will pass as long as we smile pretty,clean up nice, and play into this courtship dichotomy.This twisted game of act and receivewhere your role is assigned at birth.Well, this is me telling youthat the only winning move is not to play.

When you build nations on someone's boneswhat sense does it make to break them?