American straightforwardness is almost as disarming as Americans invariably think it is.

Ah, I like the look of packing crates! A household in preparation for a journey! ... Something full of the flow of life, do you understand? Movement, progress...

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.

Do I remain a revolutionary? Intellectually -- without a doubt. But am I prepared to give my body to the struggle or even my comforts? This is what I puzzle about.

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

Everybody talking 'bout heaven ain't going there!

One for whom bread- food- is not enough.