Womanly Wisdom: ''When I dare to be powerful... ''

''When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.'' -Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde was a Caribbean-American poet and civil rights activist. Learn more about her life here

Womanly Wisdom is a series of inspirational quotes by women of colour throughout the ages. If you've got a quote that you'd like to share write it in the comments below