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To tell the truth is to become beautiful, to begin to love yourself, value yourself. And thats political, in its most pr
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"To tell the truth is to become beautiful, to begin to love yourself, value yourself. And that's political, in its most profound way"

- June Jordan

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June Jordan's quote speaks to the power of truth-telling and how it can be a form of vanity as well as self-value. By being sincere as well as open concerning our experiences, we can start to approve and also value ourselves. This is a kind of political activity, as it challenges the status quo and urges us to be our authentic selves. By speaking our fact, we can produce a more equitable and just culture. Jordan's quote is a tip that truth-telling is an effective device for self-empowerment and social change. It is a phone call to activity for us to be take on and also sincere in our words and activities, and also to stand up for what our team believe in.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by June Jordan between July 9, 1936 and June 14, 2002. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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