Why is the oppressor so strong? Because he has so many accomplices among the oppressed
How did the axe convince the forest trees it was one of them? By pointing out that its handle is made of wood
"To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and the vulgar disparity of life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places...To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all, to watch. To try and understand. To never look away and never, never, to forget." ~ Arundhati Roy
Patronizing behavior stems from a complex mix of social dynamics, power imbalances, and individual insecurities. It can be subtle or overt, ...
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