[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fthyFFrNjr-ZsiADNRnGc83VI9uI01y41wN8dot_efLg":3,"$fTDewTyJ1N_We1VnlWvFu9TXAlpOHv1BrHXdmAlpHMag":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},5978,"Gioconda Belli","G",33,null,"gioconda-belli",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":113},[14,22,29,35,47,58,69,80,91,102],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3052502,"In any case, if they don’t do it to you, they do it to someone else... if you let them do it to others, you become an accomplice, intentionally or not.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3052498,"Las mujeres no quieren reproducirse porque hacerlo significa dejar de vivir.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nGioconda Belli's quote, \"Las mujeres no quieren reproducirse porque hacerlo significa dejar de vivir\" (\"Women do not want to reproduce because doing so means stopping living\"), reflects her experiences as a Nicaraguan writer and feminist in the mid-20th century. Born in 1948, Belli grew up amidst social change and revolution, witnessing firsthand the struggles of women during this period. This quote is likely from one of her essays or interviews, where she expresses her thoughts on feminism and identity.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nBelli's statement reveals a profound paradox: that reproduction, often seen as a natural and essential part of life, can actually be seen as a form of self-sacrifice for women. This idea challenges the conventional notion that motherhood is the ultimate fulfillment of a woman's role in society, instead suggesting that it may come at the cost of individual freedom and autonomy.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's professional and personal lives, we can apply this mindset by recognizing the importance of balancing our responsibilities with our own desires for growth and self-expression. Rather than seeing reproduction or caregiving as an all-consuming duty, we can strive for a more nuanced understanding of what it means to live a fulfilling life, one that prioritizes both our roles in society and our individual aspirations.\n\nAs a dual-expert, I would like to add that this quote also resonates with the concept of \"self-in-reproduction\" as discussed in some feminist theories. This idea highlights how women's identities are often defined by their reproductive capabilities, making it essential for modern professionals and creatives to reevaluate their priorities and values, just as Belli did during her era.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3052483,"Dare to change the world There is nothing quixotic or romantic in wanting to change the world. It is possible. It is the age-old vocation of all humanity. 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