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Langston Hughes Quotes

Biography: Langston Hughes is known for being a leading figure of the Harlem Rena... more Biography: Langston Hughes is known for being a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance and a prolific poet, novelist, and playwright. His work celebrated black life and culture in the 20th century, emphasizing racial pride and the struggles of African Americans. Notable works include "The Weary Blues" and "Montage of a Dream Deferred." less
"We younger Negro artists now intend to express our individual "
Tags: Individuality, Artistic expression, Cultural identity, Harlem renaissance
"I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen "
Tags: Identity, Equality, Oppression, Civil rights, Injustice
"To be somebody and not just a great black poet "
Tags: Identity, Individuality, Diversity, Representation, Cultural pride
"The sun will not wait for you to wake up and enjoy its warmth "
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Life, Nature, Time
"America never was America to me."
Tags: Identity, Society, Equality, Patriotism, Civil rights
"Life is not a crystal stair, but a journey full of struggles and songs."
Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Resilience, Perseverance, Overcoming obstacles
"I build my world on dreams and happiness shall follow."
Tags: Personal growth, Happiness, Hope, Positive thinking, Dreams
"I am so tired of waiting, aren’t you, for the world to become good and beautiful and kind?"
Tags: Change, Hope, Kindness, Beauty, Patience
"When peoples care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul."
Tags: Love, Relationships, Empathy, Compassion, Connection
"In the darkness, I am invisible. I am the teeming future."
Tags: Future, Potential, Mystery, Darkness, Unknown
"To make words sing, a poet must have music in his soul."
Tags: Inspiration, Creativity, Passion, Literature, Expression
"My soul has grown deep like the rivers."
Tags: Wisdom, Growth, Spirituality, Reflection, Nature
"Oh, God of Dust and Rainbows, help us to see that without the dust the rainbow would not be"
Tags: Perspective, Spirituality, Understanding, Nature, Beauty
"Gather out of star-dust Earth-dust Cloud-dust Storm-dust And splinters of hail, One handful of dream-dust Not for sale"
Tags: Inspiration, Nature, Dreams, Imagination, Poetry
"Life is a big sea full of many fish I let down my nets and pull"
Tags: Life, Journey, Adventure, Exploration, Opportunity
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