I pray with my whole soul that the divide-and-conquerers among us will not triumph over us. We need each other in this world so desperately.
Ruby DeeRead
Oh, I'm impressed with Lorraine Hansberry. She was a genius at whose feet I could sit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses admiration for Lorraine Hansberry's genius and impact on art and culture.
Ruby Dee's quote highlights her profound respect for Lorraine Hansberry, acknowledging her as a brilliant mind in the field of art and literature. By stating she could sit at Hansberry's feet, Dee conveys the idea of learning from and being inspired by someone who possesses exceptional talent and insight.
Themes
GeniusAdmirationArtInspirationLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on the impact of African American artists, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of learning from great figures like Lorraine Hansberry.
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I never thought about myself as an activist when we were coming along. I love the people I love. I didn't care whether they could be a Democrat, Republican, communist... anything but a racist.
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