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Famous Nikki Giovanni Quotes
“Of the many foundations upon which humans rest, words are probably the most solid.”
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“We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained.”
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“Language instruction should start in the first grade. Writing, also.”
“Nothing improves your writing, I think, as much as your keeping writing.”
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“The poet can only write the poems; it takes the reader to complete the meaning.”