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“the st. marys river flows as if nothing has happened i watch it with my coffee afraid and sad as are we all so many ones to hate and i cursed with long memory cursed with the desire to understand have never been good at hating”

Quote by Lucille Clifton

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Lucille Clifton
Lucille Clifton

Lucille Clifton was an American poet known for her simple yet powerful poetry. Her works often delve into themes of race, gender, and identity, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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“It's not fair," Linus said, staring off into nothing. "The way some people can be. But as long as you remember to be just and kind like I know you are, what those people think won't matter in the long run. Hate is loud, but I think you'll learn it's because it's only a few people shouting, desperate to be heard. You might not ever be able to change their minds, but so long as you remember you're not alone, you will overcome.”