Langston Hughes Quotes

Biography: Langston Hughes is known for being a leading figure of the Harlem Rena... more Biography: Langston Hughes is known for being a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance and a prolific poet, novelist, and playwright. His work celebrated black life and culture in the 20th century, emphasizing racial pride and the struggles of African Americans. Notable works include "The Weary Blues" and "Montage of a Dream Deferred." less

"Freedom is a noble thing ""The calm, cool face of the river asked me for a kiss ""In this world, goodness is overlooked ""Let America be America again ""Life for me ain't been no crystal stair""Don't you set down on the steps, 'cause you finds it's kinder hard ""You are young yet. Your dreams will come true. ""Montage of a Dream Deferred ""Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose ""I, too, sing America ""We younger Negro artists now intend to express our individual ""I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen ""To be somebody and not just a great black poet ""The sun will not wait for you to wake up and enjoy its warmth ""America never was America to me.""Life is not a crystal stair, but a journey full of struggles and songs.""I build my world on dreams and happiness shall follow.""I am so tired of waiting, aren’t you, for the world to become good and beautiful and kind?""When peoples care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul.""In the darkness, I am invisible. I am the teeming future."

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