Ani DiFranco Quotes
I am not a pretty girl, that is not what I do.
Every tool is a weapon, if you hold it right.
Make your choice adventurous stranger, strike the bell and bide the danger, or wonder till it drives you mad, what would have followed if you had.
I am not a one in a million kind of girl. I am a once in a lifetime kind of woman.
To be of the Earth is to know the restlessness of being a seed, the darkness of being planted, the struggle toward the light, the pain of growth into the light, the joy of bursting and bearing fruit, the love of being food for someone, the scattering of your seeds, the decay of the seasons, the mystery of death and the miracle of birth.
She says, There really isn’t anything more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.
I know there’s something better down the road, and sometimes it’s hard to wait for that something better.
I am not a politician, I’m just a girl who believes in peace and love.
Living is science fiction.
To live is to be a fool, to die is to be a fool, to not love is to be a fool, to love is to be a fool.
There’s a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can’t take part, you can’t even passively take part, and you’ve got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels, upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you’ve got to make it stop! And you’ve got to indicate to the people who run it, to the people who own it, that unless you’re free, the machine will be prevented from working at all!
I sing songs that I wrote for my own self to feel less alone.
I’m going to make my life so dark and ugly and beautiful, and then give it back to you so you’ll know I’ve been here.
I am certainly not a warm and fuzzy person. I feel uncomfortable with too many people around and I’ve always been this way.
When I look down at the baby, I think about all the good dreams that she represents in the future.
The personal and the political can’t help but intersect.
If your life depends on my silence, you are going to starve to death.
Empathy is the most radical of human emotions.
People are not built in silos, we are built in communities.
Language is the most powerful tool we have. It can be a weapon of destruction or a force for positive change.
If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention.
The world needs more kindness, compassion, and understanding.
Art is a reflection of society, and it has the power to change hearts and minds.
We can’t hide from the truth, we have to face it and make a change.
Change starts with small acts of courage and defiance.
Don’t let fear hold you back from speaking out and standing up for what is right.
True strength comes from vulnerability and authenticity.
Life may be tough, but so are you.
Embrace your flaws and imperfections, they make you unique and beautiful.
Love yourself fiercely, because you deserve it.
Don’t apologize for being who you are.
Celebrate diversity and embrace difference, for it is what makes us human.
Don’t let society define your worth, you are capable of greatness.
The greatest revolution is the revolution of the mind.
Fight for justice, equality, and freedom for all.
Find your voice and use it to make a difference.
Be a force of nature, unapologetically bold and powerful.
Don’t wait for the perfect moment, create it.
We are all connected, let’s build bridges, not walls.
Dream big, work hard, and never give up.
The world is filled with possibilities, seize them.
Be a warrior for love and compassion.
Leave a legacy of kindness and positive change.
The power to change the world lies within each of us.
Stand up for what you believe in, even if you stand alone.
Create your own path, don’t follow the crowd.
Dare to be different, the world needs your uniqueness.
Success is not measured by material possessions, but by the impact you have on others.
Don’t be afraid to fail, for it is in failure that we find our greatest lessons.
Be the change you wish to see in the world.