Some colored people so scared of whitefolks they claim to love the cotton gin.

I really think admiration for nature can save us. I mean true admiration, to the point of not letting it be harmed.

Anything we love can be saved.

Be compassionate to everyone. Don't just search for whatever it is that annoys and frightens you-see beyond those things to the basic human being. Especially see the child in the man or woman. Even if they are destroying you, allow a moment to see how lost in their own delusion and suffering they are.

I realized I was a country person - I'm just not used to small spaces.

Human compassion is equal to human cruelty, and it is up to each of us to tip the balance.

I know what I'm thinking bout, I think. Nothing. And as much of it as I can.