It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.
ZORA NEALE HURSTONTwo things everybody’s got tuh do fuh theyselves. They got tuh go tuh God, and they got tuh find out about livin’ fuh theyselves.
More Zora Neale Hurston Quotes
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You heard me. You ain’t blind.
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No, I do not weep at the world. I’m too busy sharpening my oyster knife.
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If you want that good feeling that comes from doing things for other folks then you have to pay for it in abuse and misunderstanding.
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My sense of humor will always stand in the way of my seeing myself, my family, my race or my nation as the whole intent of the universe.
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It was funny if you looked at it right quick, but it got pitiful if you thought about it awhile.
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I love myself when I am laughing. And then again when I am looking mean and impressive.
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Love, I find, is like singing.
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If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.
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Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.
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Love is lak de sea. It’s uh movin’ thing, but still and all, it takes its shape from de shore it meets, and it’s different with every shore.
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She wanted to struggle with life but it seemed to elude her.
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They seemed to be staring at the dark, but their eyes were watching God.
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He looked like the love thoughts of women.
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She stood there until something fell off the shelf inside her.
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Truth is a letter from courage!
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