Quote by Toni Morrison

Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.


Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the power to define and label things lies with those who hold that authority, not with the entities being defined. It implies that definitions are subjective and ultimately determined by the perspective and perspective of those in power. As a result, those who are being defined may not have control over how they are perceived or categorized, and their identities can be manipulated or shaped by those who hold the power to define them.

By Toni Morrison
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