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James Weldon Johnson Quotes

James Weldon Johnson quotes

American Poet June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938

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James Weldon Johnson quote: "She was my first love, and I loved her as only a boy loves."
She was my first love, and I loved her as only a boy loves. James Weldon Johnson
Northern white people love the Negro in a sort of abstract way, as a race; through a sense of justice, charity, and philanthropy, they will liberally assist in his elevation. James Weldon Johnson
I found cause to wonder upon what ground the English accuse Americans of corrupting the language by introducing slang words. I think I heard more and more different kinds of slang during my few weeks' stay in London than in my whole "tenderloin" life in New York. But I suppose the English feel that the language is theirs, and that they may do with it as they please without at the same time allowing that privilege to others. James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson quote: "And so for a couple of years my life was divided between my..."
And so for a couple of years my life was divided between my music and my school books. James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson quote: "I had enjoyed life in Paris, and, taking all things into..."
I had enjoyed life in Paris, and, taking all things into consideration, enjoyed it wholesomely. James Weldon Johnson
The peculiar fascination which the South held over my imagination and my limited capital decided me in favor of Atlanta University; so about the last of September I bade farewell to the friends and scenes of my boyhood and boarded a train for the South. James Weldon Johnson
When we arrived in London, my sadness at leaving Paris was turned into despair. After my long stay in the French capital, huge, ponderous, massive London seemed to me as ugly a thing as man could contrive to make. James Weldon Johnson
Through my music teaching and my not absolutely irregular attendance at church, I became acquainted with the best class of colored people in Jacksonville. James Weldon Johnson
Any musical person who has never heard a Negro congregation under the spell of religious fervor sing these old songs has missed one of the most thrilling emotions which the human heart may experience. James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson quote: "I thought of Paris as a beauty spot on the face of the earth,..."
I thought of Paris as a beauty spot on the face of the earth, and of London as a big freckle. James Weldon Johnson
The Southern whites are in many respects a great people. Looked at from a certain point of view, they are picturesque. If one will put oneself in a romantic frame of mind, one can admire their notions of chivalry and bravery and justice. James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson quote: "Young man, young man, your arm's too short to box with God."
Young man, young man, your arm's too short to box with God. James Weldon Johnson
New York City is the most fatally fascinating thing in America. She sits like a great witch at the gate of the country, showing her alluring white face, and hiding her crooked hands and feet under the folds of her wide garments,--constantly enticing thousands from far within, and tempting those who come from across the seas to go no farther. And all these become the victims of her caprice. Some she at once crushes beneath her cruel feet; others she condemns to a fate like that of galley... James Weldon Johnson
Shortly after this I was made a member of the boys' choir, it being found that I possessed a clear, strong soprano voice. I enjoyed the singing very much. James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson quote: "Washington shows the Negro not only at his best, but also at..."
Washington shows the Negro not only at his best, but also at his worst. James Weldon Johnson

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