Nikki Giovanni Quotes
Quotes
Poetry“I think all art is political, so it's up to us to be truthful, and wherever that truth leads you is what the political realization is.”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“We are less lonely when we connect. Art is connection.”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained.”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ We flow bitter tears... ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ ... they'll probably talk about my hard childhood and never understand that all the while I was quite happy. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ They're two people in the world that are not likeable: a master and a slave. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ Sometimes you read a poem just because they make you want to. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ Violence is like money in the bank; it's only helpful if you don't have to use it. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ And like an unfaithful mate, once a car has let you down you never sort of trust it again. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ Howl, Baby ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ Some people are simply unwilling to learn under any circumstances, which may be, even then, wouldn't be so bad if they weren't so damned proud of it. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ We gather in celebration of those who utilized the Underground Railroad those who rode it and those who helped others get on board. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ ... you cry out and sometimes it hits someone else and you cry out and finally you realize no matter who it hits it's you who is being hit and you cry out. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ But Spring blooms everything... greens and reds... and lots of babies... I have to be very careful backing out of my garage not to hurt kittens or squirrels who have only recently been born. ”
Nikki GiovanniQuotes
Poetry“ A white face goes with a white mind. Occasionally a black face goes with a white mind. Very seldom a white face will have a black mind. ”
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Poetry“ You must invent your own games and teach us old ones how to play. ”
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