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Nikki Giovanni quotes about understanding

American Poet June 7, 1943

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Choices If i can't do what i want to do then my job is to not do what i don't want to do It's not the same thing but it's the best i can do If i can't have what i want . . . then my job is to want what i've got and be satisfied that at least there is something more to want Since i can't go where i need to go . . . then i must . . . go where the signs point through always understanding parallel movement isn't lateral When i can't express what i really feel i practice feeling what i can... Nikki Giovanni
I am totally fascinated by people and our history as I understand and continue to explore it. People have so much to give and so far to go and yet we have given and gone a great distance. It's really just interesting to ask: why not? And see where that takes me. Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni quote: "And you will understand all too soon. That you, my children of..."
And you will understand all too soon. That you, my children of battle, are your heroes Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni quote: "I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening..."
I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility. (U.S. poet and writer, 1943- ) Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni quote: "If you don't understand yourself you don't understand anybody..."
If you don't understand yourself you don't understand anybody else. Nikki Giovanni

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