For me the history of the place of black people in this country is so varied, complex and beautiful. And impactful.
TONI MORRISONAt some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough.
More Toni Morrison Quotes
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There is no civilization that did not begin with art, Whether it was drawing a line in the sand, painting a cave or dancing.
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The pieces I am, she gather them and gave them back to me in all the right order.
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Black women have always been friends. I mean, if you didn’t have each other you had nothing.
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Perhaps that’s what all human relationships boiled down to: Would you save my life? or would you take it?
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Lonely was much better than alone.
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I always know the ending; that’s where I start.
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All paradises, all utopias are designed by who is not there, by the people who are not allowed in.
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Freedom is choosing your responsibility. It’s not having no responsibilitie s; it’s choosing the ones you want.
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To get to a place where you could love anything you chose – not to need permission for desire – well now that was freedom.
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As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.
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Today is always here,’ said Sethe. ‘Tomorrow, never.
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In times of dread, artists must never choose to remain silent. This is precisely the time when artists go to work.
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If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.
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Make a difference about something other than yourselves.
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He can’t value you more than you value yourself.
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