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Wallace Thurman, born on August 16, 1902, was an American novelist known for his works that focused on black culture, particularly the black community in New York City. His writing had a significant impact on 20th-century American literature.

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Famous Wallace Thurman Quotes

“The Negro and all things negroid had become a fad, and Harlem had become a shrine to which feverish pilgrimages were in order . . . Seventh Avenue was the gorge into which Harlem cliff dwellers crowded to promenade.”

Order All Things Cliffs Avenues Crowded Pilgrimage Fads Harlem Shrines Dwellers Gorges Promenade

Author:Wallace Thurman

“Color prejudice and religion are akin in one respect. Some folks have it and some don't, and the kernel that is responsible for it is present in us all.”

Color Prejudice Responsible Folks Kernel

Book:The Blacker the Berry

Source: The Blacker the Berry

“We are mere journeymen, planting seeds for someone else to harvest.”

People Life Humans Plant Mere Seeds Novelists Harvest Planting Seeds

Book:Infants of the spring: a novel

Source: Infants of the spring: a novel

“If but a few live coals are found in a mountain of ashes, no one should be disappointed. Genius is a rare quality in this world, and there is no reason why it should be more ubiquitous among Blacks than Whites.”

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Author:Wallace Thurman

“I cannot bear to associate with the ordinary run of people. I have to surround myself with individuals who for the most part are more than a trifle insane”

People Running Individual Bears Ordinary Insane Surround Associates Trifles

Book:Infants of the Spring

Source: Infants of the Spring

“Being a Negro writer these days is a racket and I'm going to make the most of it while it lasts. About twice a year I sell a story. It is acclaimed. I am a genius in the making. Thank God for this Negro literary renaissance. Long may it flourish”

Years May Long Stories Lasts Genius Sells These Days Thank God Renaissance Racket

Book:Infants of the Spring

Source: Infants of the Spring

About the Author

Born: August 16, 1902
Died: December 22, 1934
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 6

Books & Sources

Infants of the SpringRelated source material

Infants of the spring: a novelRelated source material

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