"Race is an invention, not a noticeable genetic presence, and cultural traits are brute concoctions of the social sciences."

-- Gerald Vizenor

#Race Quotes #Justice Quotes #Social Quotes

“Throughout my career, I have benefitted from the experience and counsel of a wide range of people who took a very personal interest in me. As a result, I am always happy to share lessons learned from my journey with others. I am particularly passionate about mentoring young black girls. While we are a very diverse group, there is a special bond that connects us to each other. When I work with them, I see them in me and I believe they see me in them. By coming together, we are able to show the world the power and the promise of black girls.”

Source : Source: aalbc.com
“Man is a bad animal....”

Source : Brion Gysin (2005). “The Process”, p.12, The Overlook Press
“War is idiocy. We live on a small, small planet, and what we do to others is what we do to ourselves”
“If you're born lucky, you don't have to be good.”
“I'm officially middle-aged. I don't need drugs anymore, thank God. I can get the same effect just by standing up real fast.”
“If standing for liberty and the Constitution makes you a Wacko Bird, then count me a proud Wacko Bird.”
“Yes, and only if my own true love was waiting If I could hear his heart softly pounding Yes, and only if he was lying by me Would I lie in my bed once again.”
“I always take my wife morning tea in my pyjamas. But is she grateful? No, she says she'd rather have it in a cup.”

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