Quotes by Gloria E. Anzaldúa

Explore a curated collection of 6 quotes by Gloria E. Anzaldúa. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

Why am I compelled to write?... Because the world I create in the writing compensates for what the real world does not g — Gloria E. Anzaldúa
Though we tremble before uncertain futuresmay we meet illness, death and adversity with strengthmay we dance in the face — Gloria E. Anzaldúa
Caminante, no hay puentes, se hace puentes al andar. (Voyager, there are no bridges, one builds them as one walks.) — Gloria E. Anzaldúa
A woman who writes has power, and a woman with power is feared. — Gloria E. Anzaldúa
We’re afraid the others will think we’re agringadas because we don’t speak Chicano Spanish. We oppress each other trying — Gloria E. Anzaldúa
Maimed, mad, and sexually different people were believed to possess supernatural powers by primal cultures' magico-relig — Gloria E. Anzaldúa