Sometimes I sound like gravel, and sometimes I sound like coffee and cream.
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To me, we are the most beautiful creatures in the whole world. Black people. And I mean that in every sense.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses pride and appreciation for the beauty of Black people, emphasizing their worth and significance.
Nina Simone's quote highlights the profound beauty she sees in Black people, asserting that this beauty is encompassing and exists in all aspects of their being. By celebrating this beauty, she challenges societal norms and inspires a sense of pride in one's identity, asserting the importance of recognizing and appreciating the value of Black lives and culture.
Themes
BeautyBlack CulturePrideIdentitySelf-Worth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech to empower and celebrate Black heritage during Black History Month.
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All quotes →Jazz is a white term to define black people. My music is black classical music.
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I only knew classical music, which to me was the only true music. The only way I could survive at the bar was to mix the classical music with popular songs, and that meant I had to sing. What happened was that I discovered I had a voice plus the talent to mix classical music together with more popular songs, which at the time I detested.
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Everything that happened to me as a child involved music. It was part of everyday life, as automatic as breathing.
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I didn't get interested in music. It was a gift from God.
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This may be a dream, but I'll say it anyway: I was supposed to be married last year, and I bought a gown. When I meet Nelson Mandela, I shall put on this gown and have the train of it removed and put aside, and kiss the ground that he walks on and then kiss his feet.
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