Abortions will not let you forget. You remember the children you got that you did not get.
Gwendolyn BrooksRead
We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We are interconnected and depend on each other for growth and support.
Gwendolyn Brooks emphasizes the idea that our existence and success are deeply intertwined with one another. Each person contributes to the collective experience and well-being of others, creating a bond that strengthens our communities and relationships. The notion of 'harvest' symbolizes the idea that we reap benefits from one another, indicating that our lives are enriched through mutual support and connection.
Themes
InterconnectednessSupportCommunityRelationshipsCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a community meeting to emphasize the importance of teamwork.
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I shall create! If not a note, a hole./If not an overture, a desecration.
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