“In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate.”
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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“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.”
“Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader.”
Source: Conversations with Toni Morrison
“Black literature is taught as sociology, as tolerance, not as a serious, rigorous art form.”
Source: Conversations with Toni Morrison
“If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it.”
Source: An Analysis of the Female Experience in the Novels of Toni Morrison
Source: Conversations with Toni Morrison