Quote by Chris Kraus

Because I'm moved in writing to be irrepressible. Writing to you seems like some holy cause, cause there's not enough female irrepressibility written down. I've fused my silence and repression with the entire female gender's silence and repression. I think the sheer fact of women talking, being, paradoxical, inexplicable, flip, self-destructive but above all else public is the most revolutionary thing in the world.

Because I'm moved in writing to be irrepressible. Writing to

Summary

This quote expresses the importance of women's voices in writing and the significance of female irrepressibility being documented. The author believes that writing is a sacred endeavor, as it fills the void created by the silence and repression experienced by women. By embracing their contradictions, complexities, and public presence, women challenge societal norms and revolutionize the world. This quote celebrates the power of women's words and implies that capturing and sharing their experiences is a transformative act.

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By Chris Kraus

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