“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.” IfsWorldShouldReasonFoundQualityThis WorldGeniusMountainReason WhyNo ReasonDisappointedAshesCoal Author:Wallace Thurman
“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” YearsMayLongStoriesLastsGeniusSellsThese DaysThank GodRenaissanceRacket Book:Infants of the Spring Source: Infants of the Spring
