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Quote by Anne Stevenson

“I married a young Englishman in Cambridge in 1955 and have lived in Britain every since.”

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Anne Stevenson, born on January 3, 1933, is a renowned British poet whose works are characterized by their profound thought and unique style, exploring themes of humanity, faith, and existence. more

“Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between being a writer and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at the typewriter. You've got to want to write, I say to them, not want to be a writer. The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune, there are thousands more whose longing is never requited. Even those who succeed often know long periods of neglect and poverty. I did.”

“I think one of the most fascinating things you can do after you learn about your own people is to study something about the history and culture of other people.”

People Thinking Culture Can Do Study Fascinating History And Culture

Author:Alex Haley

“Early in the spring of 1750, in the village of Juffure, four days upriver from the coast of The Gambia, West Africa, a manchild was born to Omoro and Binta Kinte.”

Born Four Spring West Village Coast West Africa

Author:Alex Haley

“You can never enslave somebody who knows who he is.”

Knows Self Esteem

Author:Alex Haley

“In the bush, trust no one you don't know.”

Knows Trust Trust No One

Author:Alex Haley

“Never completely encircle your enemy. Leave him some escape, for he will fight even more desperately if trapped.”

Ifs Fighting Enemy Trapped

Book:Roots: The Saga of an American Family

Source: Roots: The Saga of an American Family

“It's an hour during the week where you can just slow down.”

Hours Week Slow Down

Author:Alex Haley

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