Quote by Ursula K. LeGuin

We are volcanoes. When we women offer our experience as our truth, as human truth, all the maps change. There are new mountains.

We are volcanoes. When we women offer our experience as our

Summary

This quote emphasizes the transformative power of women sharing their experiences and perspectives with the world. By offering their truth, women bring forth new understanding and knowledge that reshape existing perceptions. The mention of volcanoes denotes the potential for upheaval and change, indicating that when women's voices are heard and acknowledged, society undergoes significant transformations. Similar to the formation of new mountains after a volcanic eruption, women's narratives contribute to the creation of new landscapes through their valid and diverse human truths.

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By Ursula K. LeGuin

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