Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Langston Hughes Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Feb 1, 1902
  • Died: May 22, 1967

James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry. Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote about the period that "the negro was in vogue", which was later paraphrased as "when Harlem was in vogue".

Negroes - Sweet and docile, Meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day - They change their mind. change

Beauty for some provides escape, who gain a happiness in eyeing the gorgeous buttocks of the ape or Autumn sunsets exquisitely dying. beauty, happiness & nature

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. dreams & life

Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. dreams

Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ought to have it. humor

Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you. cool & humor

Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. nature

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake

32 quotes from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other views from Franz Grillparzer

6 other views from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson

2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 sayings from Victor Hugo

73 sayings from Victor Hugo