America is America. It's a capitalist system. They [leaders] have enshrined that belief that profit matters more than anything else. The polarization of the society is just the resurfacing of that.

She say, Celie, tell the truth, have you ever found God in church? I never did. I just found a bunch of folks hoping for him to show.

Helped are those who create anything at all, for they shall relive the thrill of their own conception and realize a partnership in the creation of the Universe that keeps them responsible and cheerful.

Time moves slowly, but passes quickly.

Be an outcast. Be pleased to walk alone.

No song or poem will bear my mother's name. Yet so many of the stories that I write, that we all write, are my mother's stories.

Progress' affects few. Only revolution can affect many.