Chandra Talpade Mohanty Quotes
Sisterhood cannot be assumed on the basis of gender; it must be forged in concrete historical and political practice and analysis
Quotes to Explore
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The best relationship is one that does not foster too much independence nor too much dependence, but exists in the healthy interdependence zone.
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WWE was an opportunity to wrestle in front of thousands - in 2013, I did 227 matches, and almost all of them were in front of more than three or four thousand people, with a high of 70,000 plus. It was an incredible experience to be part of that.
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The Gorillaz cartoons seem more real to me than the actual people on TV. Because at least you know that there's some intelligence behind the cartoons, and there's a lot of work that's gone into it, so it can't all be just a lie.
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Not always trainers, but if I don't have to, I don't wear high heels. It's really just if something looks good on me, I'm going to buy it. It can be Zara or Chanel... I'm going to buy it.
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The class distinctions proper to a democratic society are not those of rank or money, still less, as is apt to happen when these are abandoned, of race, but of age.
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The health effects of air pollution imperil human lives. This fact is well-documented.
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There is as much wisdom in listening as there is in speaking - and that goes for all relationships, not just romantic ones.
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I went on iTunes and looked at versions of Christmas songs. Everyone has done them!
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I'm very persistent; I know the Internet very well, because I grew up on the Internet. I had Internet when there was just dial-up, and the Internet was my social outlet.
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Trying on pants is one of the most humiliating things a man can suffer that doesn't involve a woman.
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You can write 16 plays and not make as much money as you did doing one movie.
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With thrillers, there's such a fine line between what's good and what's cheesy and corny.
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To Perl, or not to Perl, that is the kvetching.
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The history of human civilisation is a history of mutual borrowings.
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People are starting to see that now and I've learnt more from those 10 rounds than I have in my previous 10 fights.
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At the end of the day, you have to look at, 'Are they knowledgeable? Are they doing their job?' Not what their appearance is.
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Well, I don't know too many governors who are flaming ideologues.
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I had my daughter, and with that came a deep sense of responsibility; my time for work had become precious, and it had to have more meaning.
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I think the only thing that is in my hands is to look good, and that is one thing I will do for sure.
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My shadow in my art is one way I trace who I was and where I have been. My shadow and I have been on a journey for quite a while now!
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I'd rather die enormous than live dormant.
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You know what's the most terrifying thing about admitting that you're in love? You're just naked. You put yourself in harm's way and you lay down all your defences. No clothes, no weapons. Nowhere to hide, completely vulnerable. The only thing that makes it tolerable is to believe the other person loves you back and you can trust him not to hurt you.
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Sisterhood cannot be assumed on the basis of gender; it must be forged in concrete historical and political practice and analysis
