All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was.

Quote by Toni Morrison

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We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may...

We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may...

In becoming an American, from Europe, what one has in common with that other immigrant...

In becoming an American, from Europe, what one has in common with that other immigrant...

I don't think anybody cares about unwed mothers unless they're black or poor. The question...

I don't think anybody cares about unwed mothers unless they're black or poor. The question...

If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet,...

If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet,...

If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it.

If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it.

Black people have always been used as a buffer in this country between powers to...

Black people have always been used as a buffer in this country between powers to...

Birth, life, and death -- each took place on the hidden side of a leaf

Birth, life, and death -- each took place on the hidden side of a leaf

I would solve a lot of literary problems just thinking about a character in the...

I would solve a lot of literary problems just thinking about a character in the...

For a long time I was convinced that the conflict between Jewish people and black...

For a long time I was convinced that the conflict between Jewish people and black...

There is really nothing more to say-except why. But since why is difficult to handle,...

There is really nothing more to say-except why. But since why is difficult to handle,...

As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.

As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.

You marvel at the economy and this choice of words. How many ways can you...

You marvel at the economy and this choice of words. How many ways can you...

When there is pain, there are no words. All pain is the same.

When there is pain, there are no words. All pain is the same.

Some Native American writers enjoy being called Native American writers.

Some Native American writers enjoy being called Native American writers.

Black boys became criminalized. I was in constant dread for their lives, because they were...

Black boys became criminalized. I was in constant dread for their lives, because they were...

If you're going to hold someone down you're going to have to hold on by...

If you're going to hold someone down you're going to have to hold on by...

The loneliest woman in the world is the woman without a close woman friend.

The loneliest woman in the world is the woman without a close woman friend.

Too much tail. All that jewelry weighs it down. Like vanity. Can't nobody fly with...

Too much tail. All that jewelry weighs it down. Like vanity. Can't nobody fly with...

Isn't it funny how red, white and blue represent freedom until its in your rear...

Isn't it funny how red, white and blue represent freedom until its in your rear...

You don't get something for nothing You can't have freedom for free You won't get...

You don't get something for nothing You can't have freedom for free You won't get...

I was surprised to find that I missed doing the musical.

I was surprised to find that I missed doing the musical.