Gloria E. Anzaldúa

"That focal point or fulcrum, that juncture where the mestiza stands, is where phenomena tend to collide. It is where the possibility of uniting all that is separate occurs. This assembly is not one wh…"

"The soul uses everything to further its own making. … States which disrupt the smooth flow of life are exactly what propel the soul to do its work: make soul, increase consciousness of itself. Our gre…"

"Though modern therapies exhort you to act against your passions , claiming health and integration lies in that direction, you've learned that delving more fully into your pain, anger, despair, depress…"

"They'd like to think I have melted in the pot. But I haven't. We haven't."

"We are not reconciled to the oppressors who whet their howl on our grief. We are not reconciled."

"The solution to your depression lies en esa cueva oscura and a deeper integration of your psyche."

"Many have a way with words. They label themselves seers but they will not see. Many have the gift of tongue but nothing to say. Do not listen to them. Many who have words and tongue have no ear, they …"

"Original: «Why am I compelling to write? Because te writing saves me from this complacency I fear. Because I have no choice. Because I must keep the spirit of my revolt and myself alive. Because the w…"