Lillian Eugenia Smith was a writer and social critic of the Southern United States, known best for her best-selling novel Strange Fruit. A white woman who openly embraced controversial positions on matters of race and gender equality, she was a southern liberal unafraid to criticize segregation and work toward the dismantling of Jim Crow laws, at a time when such actions almost guaranteed social ostracism.
When you stop learning, stop listening, stop looking and asking questions, always new questions, then it is time to die. learning & time
Faith and doubt both are needed - not as antagonists, but working side by side to take us around the unknown curve. faith
Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to do with school or college. knowledge
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 sayings from William Blake
32 sayings from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer
6 more wisdom & wit 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 more quotes from Storm Jameson
2 more quotes 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 more quotes from Victor Hugo
73 more quotes from Victor Hugo