We think of poverty as a condition simply meaning a lack of funds, no money, but when one sees fifth, sixth, and seventh generation poor, it is clear that poverty is as complicated as high finance.

It becomes almost second nature to be on guard against the creative pattern of our own thought.

I think women need kindness more than love. When one human being is kind to another, it's a very deep matter.

The Black writer explains pain to those who inflict it.

Zis and zat' when uttered by the French is considered charming, but 'dis and dat' as an Africanism is ridiculed as gross and ugly.

A gift - be it a present, a kind word or a job done with care and love - explains itself!... and if receivin' it embarrasses you, it's because your 'thanks box' is warped.

It's a poor kind of man that won't fight for his own freedom.