Abortions will not let you forget. You remember the children you got that you did not get.
Gwendolyn BrooksRead
Very early in life I became fascinated with the wonders language can achieve. And I began playing with words.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a deep appreciation for the power of language and the joy of exploring it.
Gwendolyn Brooks expresses her lifelong fascination with language, highlighting how early experiences with words have shaped her creative journey. This quote emphasizes the wonders that language can unlock, inviting individuals to engage with and play around with words to discover their potential and beauty.
Themes
LanguageWordsCreativityFascinationEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of literacy, one might use this quote to emphasize the joy found in language.
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