In my work and in myself I reflect black people, women and men, as I reflect others. One day even the most self-protective ones will look into the mirror I provide and not be afraid. – Alice Walker
In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and theyre still beautiful. – Alice Walker
I just like to have words that describe things correctly. Now to me, black feminist does not do that. I need a word that is organic, that really comes out of the culture, that really expresses the spirit that we see in black women. And its just… womanish. – Alice Walker
As long as the Earth can make a spring every year, I can. As long as the Earth can flower and produce nurturing fruit, I can, because Im the Earth. I wont give up until the Earth gives up. – Alice Walker