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Jean Toomer was an American poet, born on December 26, 1894, and died on March 30, 1967. His works are known for their concise language and profound emotion, and he is considered an important figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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All Life Dream Enough Firsts Ifs Men Thunder Diversity Earth Eye Giving Justice Knows Matter May Mean Missing Pain Rain Sacred

Famous Jean Toomer Quotes

“O singers, resinous and soft your songsAbove the sacred whisper of the pines,Give virgin lips to cornfield concubines,Bring dreams of Christ to dusky cane-lipped throngs.”

Giving Dream Christ Sacred Lips Singers Virgins Concubines

Book:The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer

Source: The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer

“Talk about it only enough to do it. Dream about it only enough to feel it. Think about it only enough to understand it. Contemplate it only enough to be it.”

Thinking Feels Enough Dream Time Contemplating

Book:The Wayward and the Seeking: A Collection of Writings by Jean Toomer

Source: The Wayward and the Seeking: A Collection of Writings by Jean Toomer

“Whatever I believed, I did; I did with my whole heart and mind as far as possible to do so.”

Mind Heart Whole Dream Heart And Mind Follow Your Dreams

Author:Jean Toomer

About the Author

Born: December 26, 1894
Died: March 30, 1967
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 36

Books & Sources

The Uncollected Works of American Author Jean Toomer, 1894-1967Related source material

The Collected Poems of Jean ToomerRelated source material

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