The really difficult moral issues arise, not from a confrontation of good and evil, but from a collision between two goods
Irving KristolRead
I couldn't remember when I'd stopped willing to be trans and started wanting to be trans. If there were a difference, I'd forgotten it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the complexity of identity and desire in the context of being transgender.
Hari Nef's quote delves into the personal experience of navigating gender identity, emphasizing the shift from the act of willing oneself to be a certain identity to genuinely wanting to embody it. This suggests a deep internal realization and acceptance of one's true self, which can often be a complicated journey marked by various emotional states and societal pressures.
Themes
IdentityTransgenderAcceptanceSelf-DiscoveryDesire
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on gender identity.
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