Alice Walker
Birthday: 9 February 1944, Eatonton, Georgia, USA
Birth Name: Alice Malsenior Walker
Alice Walker was born on February 9, 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia, USA as Alice Malsenior Walker. She is a writer, known for The Color Purple (1985), Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu ...Show More
My favorite thing to notice is that the ravages of greed have not entirely destroyed nature's abilit Show more
My favorite thing to notice is that the ravages of greed have not entirely destroyed nature's ability to surprise us with its beauty. Hide
The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than bl Show more
The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for whites or women for men. Hide
I'm always amazed that people will actually choose to sit in front of the television and just be sav Show more
I'm always amazed that people will actually choose to sit in front of the television and just be savaged by stuff that belittles their intelligence. Hide
On writing: I'm not sure a bad person can write a good book. If art doesn't make us better, then wha Show more
On writing: I'm not sure a bad person can write a good book. If art doesn't make us better, then what on earth is it for? Hide
On reading: Poetry, I have discovered, is always unexpected and always as faithful and honest as dre Show more
On reading: Poetry, I have discovered, is always unexpected and always as faithful and honest as dreams. Hide
On success: Women have to summon up courage to fulfill dormant dreams.
On success: Women have to summon up courage to fulfill dormant dreams.
Writing saved me from the sin and inconvenience of violence.
Writing saved me from the sin and inconvenience of violence.
On writing: We inherit a great responsibility as well for we must give voice to centuries not only o Show more
On writing: We inherit a great responsibility as well for we must give voice to centuries not only of silent bitterness and hate but also of neighborly kindness and sustaining love. Hide
It no longer bothers me that I may be constantly searching for father figures; by this time, I have Show more
It no longer bothers me that I may be constantly searching for father figures; by this time, I have found several and dearly enjoyed knowing them all. Hide
...For me, Black women are the most fascinating creations in the world.
...For me, Black women are the most fascinating creations in the world.
Anybody can observe the Sabbath, but making it holy surely takes the rest of the week.
Anybody can observe the Sabbath, but making it holy surely takes the rest of the week.
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