Quote by Alice Walker
To me, the black black woman is our essential mother, the blacker

To me, the black black woman is our essential mother, the blacker she is the more us she is and to see the hatred that is turned on her is enough to make me despair, almost entirely, of our future as a people. – Alice Walker

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Politically, the world is so confused right now – theres so much suffering caused by various movements by various parties and people in power in government. – Alice Walker

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Dont wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get youve got to make yourself. – Alice Walker

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If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldnt be here. I guarantee you that. – Michelle Obama

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The purpose of the Jewish state is to secure the Jewish future. That is why Israel must always have the ability to defend itself, against any threat. – Benjamin Netanyahu

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Kids feel so strongly about whats going on today and whats happening to the world, and thats very inspiring. I feel more hopeful than ever before about the future. – Carl Hiaasen

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