“Home isn't where you land; home is where you launch. You can't pick your home any more than you can choose your family. In poker, you get five cards. Three of them you can swap out, but two are yours to keep: family and native land.”
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Tayari Jones is an American author born on November 30, 1970. Her works primarily focus on the lives of African American women, particularly those facing challenges related to race, class, and gender. Jones is celebrated for her deep character development and emotional expression in her writing. more
“In challenging times man remembers and requires his family first, God later.”
“Blood is thicker, blood is brighter.”
“The best shelter for your love and your loved ones is not in your heart but in your home”
“Constructing a roof for all your storms seems impossible until you construct a lovely home”
“A home is the floor for all your downfalls and a home is the foundation for all your mountains”
“Home isn't about how big the space is, but how we fill it.”