We are all androgynous, not only because we are all born of a woman impregnated by the seed of a man but because each of us, helplessly and forever, contains the other -- male in female, female in male, white in black and black in white. We are a part of each other. Many of my countrymen appear to find this fact exceedingly inconvenient and even unfair, and so, very often, do I. But none of us can do anything about it.

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent androgyny within each individual, stating that we carry both male and female energies within ourselves. It further explains that we are interconnected, transcending boundaries of race and gender. The quote acknowledges the discomfort that arises from this truth, as society often perceives it as inconvenient or unfair. However, regardless of personal or societal opinions, the quote emphasizes the impossibility of altering this fundamental aspect of our human nature.

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