Quote by Adrienne Rich

They can rule the world while they can persuade us our pain belongs in some order is death by famine worse than death by suicide, than a life of famine and suicide...?

They can rule the world while they can persuade us our pain

Summary

This quote suggests that those in power have the ability to manipulate individuals by convincing them that their suffering is part of a greater purpose or order. It raises the question of whether dying from societal issues, such as famine, is worse than taking one's own life or enduring a life filled with famine and despair. The quote highlights the manipulation of individuals' perspectives and challenges the notion of a hierarchy of suffering.

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By Adrienne Rich

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