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Ernest Gaines is an American author known for his profound insights into racial and social issues. His works often set in the black community of Louisiana, explore themes of racial relations, poverty, and education.

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“I was raised by a lady that was crippled all her life but she did everything for me and she raised me. She washed our clothes, cooked our food, she did everything for us. I don't think I ever heard her complain a day in her life. She taught me responsibility towards my brother and sisters and the community.”

Thinking Community Responsibility Heard Taught Brother Clothes Raised Complaining My Brother Brothers And Sisters Crippled

Author:Ernest Gaines

“I want you to show them the difference between what they think you are and what you can be.”

Thinking Want Shows Differences I Want You

Book:A Lesson Before Dying

Source: A Lesson Before Dying

“I like the sound of people's voices, and I think what a man says can very well tell what he's thinking, whether he's lying or not.”

People Thinking Men Wells Lying Sound Voice

Book:Conversations with Ernest Gaines

Source: Conversations with Ernest Gaines

“I think I'm a very religious person. I think I believe in God as much as any man does. I don't only believe in God, I know there's God.”

Thinking Knows Men Believe Persons Doe I Believe Religious I Believe In Believe In God I Believe In God Religious Person

Author:Ernest Gaines

“I write to try to find out who I am. One of my main themes is manliness. I think I'm trying to figure out what manliness really is.”

Thinking Writing Trying Figures Who I Am Theme Manliness

Author:Ernest Gaines

About the Author

Born: January 15, 1933
Known for: Author
Quotes: 52

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A Lesson Before DyingRelated source material

A Lesson Before Dying: A NovelRelated source material

Conversations with Ernest GainesRelated source material

Bloodline: Five StoriesRelated source material

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The Autobiography of Miss Jane PittmanRelated source material

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