We need an army of white-haired, wild-eyed radicals cutting a swath against the sexism that crosses our paths. It is a good antidote to the larger community’s apparent belief that older women are slightly dotty, grandmotherly, benign souls.

Shari Graydon
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It is a good antidote to the larger community’s apparent belief that older women are slightly dotty, grandmotherly, benign souls. The quote is in reference to the idea of being viewed as harmless. The idea of being viewed as harmless can be quite detrimental to one's self-esteem. This quote is used to express that, ultimately, it is more important to be seen differently than it is to be viewed as harmless.

Source: I Feel Great About My Hands: And Other Unexpected Joys Of Aging

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