But there are certain very practical things American Negro writers can do. And must do. There's a song that says, the time ain't long. That song is right. Something has got to change in Americaand change soon. We must help…

Quote by Langston Hughes

Topics: African American Quotes, Change Quotes, Responsibility Quotes

Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that...

Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that...

Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air...

Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air...

I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want...

I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want...

Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ought to have it.

Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ought to have it.

America never was America to me And yet I swear this oath- America will be!

America never was America to me And yet I swear this oath- America will be!

Negroes - Sweet and docile, Meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day - They change...

Negroes - Sweet and docile, Meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day - They change...

Beauty for some provides escape, who gain a happiness in eyeing the gorgeous buttocks of...

Beauty for some provides escape, who gain a happiness in eyeing the gorgeous buttocks of...

It's such a Bore Being always Poor.

It's such a Bore Being always Poor.

Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot...

Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot...

Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid...

Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid...

Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that...

Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that...

Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that...

Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that...

When peoples care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul.

When peoples care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul.

Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air...

Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air...

Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ought to have it.

Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ought to have it.

I will not take ut for an answer.

I will not take ut for an answer.

An artist must be free to choose what he does, certainly, but he must also...

An artist must be free to choose what he does, certainly, but he must also...

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up - like a raisin in...

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up - like a raisin in...

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.

Who always only dreams of luck shouldn't be surprised if he oversleeps it.

Who always only dreams of luck shouldn't be surprised if he oversleeps it.