“If you're going to hold someone down you're going to have to hold on by the other end of the chain. You are confined by your own repression.”
Quote by Toni Morrison
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Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison is an American novelist known for her profound portrayal of the history and culture of African Americans. Her works often explore issues of race, gender, and identity, with her most famous novels being 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Sula'. more
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Source: Conversations with Toni Morrison
“In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate.”
“As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.”
“When there is pain, there are no words. All pain is the same.”
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Source: Conversations with Toni Morrison