Quote by Audre Lorde

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inabilit

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that it is not the existence of our differences that creates division among us, but rather our failure to acknowledge, embrace, and appreciate those differences. The quote suggests that division and conflicts arise when we cannot understand or accept contrasting perspectives, cultures, and identities. It encourages individuals and societies to be open-minded, inclusive, and celebratory of diversity, highlighting the importance of unity and harmony in appreciating and learning from one another's uniqueness.

By Audre Lorde

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