I think that the glorious thing about the human race is that it does change the world -- constantly. The world or 'life' may seem to more often overwhelm the human being's capacity for struggling against being overwhelmed which is remarkable and exhilarating.

It's dangerous, son.' 'What's dangerous?' 'When a man goes outside his house to look for peace.

I want to fly! I want to touch the sun!" "Finish your eggs first.

Beneatha: You didn't tell us what Alaiyo means... for all I know, you might be calling me Little Idiot or something... ... Asagai: It means... it means One for Whom Bread--Food--Is Not Enough.

A woman who is willing to be herself and pursue her own potential runs not so much the risk of loneliness, as the challenge of exposure to more interesting men - and people in general.

Never be afraid to sit a while and think.

Our Southside is a place apart: each piece of our living is a protest.