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A Question of Power
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"A Question of Power" Quotes

"A Question of Power" by Bessie Head explores the psychological struggles and identity crisis of a mixed-race woman in a post-colonial African society.

fiction | 223 pages | Published in 2012

Quotes

The fear of power is a fear of the loss of self.

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powerfearidentity

Madness is a state of mind that cannot be controlled.

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madnesscontrolmental health

The world is not made of black and white; it is filled with shades of grey.

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perceptionmorality

To understand another's struggle is to truly see them.

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empathyunderstanding

The battle within is often the hardest to win.

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inner conflictstrength

Love can be both a source of strength and a cause of great vulnerability.

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lovestrengthvulnerability

Identity is not a fixed point, but a journey of discovery.

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identityself-discovery

True power lies in the ability to change one's own destiny.

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powerdestinychange

The heart's desires often defy the mind's understanding.

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desireunderstandingheart vs. mind

In darkness, the light of hope shines brightest.

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hopedarknessoptimism