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Eve Ensler Quotes about Giving

Three of the ten principles governing the City of Joy are (a) tell the truth, (b) stop waiting to be rescued, and (c) give away what you want the most.

Eve Ensler (2013). “In the Body of the World: A Memoir of Cancer and Connection”, p.212, Macmillan

I despise charity. It gives crumbs to a few and silences the others.

Eve Ensler (2013). “In the Body of the World: A Memoir of Cancer and Connection”, p.215, Macmillan

Why are women immobile? Because so many feel like they’re waiting for someone to say, "You’re good, you’re pretty, I give you permission."

"Eve Ensler on “good” bodies and bad politics". Interview with Andi Zeisler, www.motherjones.com. November, 2004.