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Brief author info: Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) American writer, poet and novelist known for her strong voice and social observation; much of work centers around the African American experience in America; as such, considered to have foreshadowed later African American writers' works (such as Imamu Amiri Baraka's); won Pulitzer Prize for Annie Allen, her second book of poems; well known for her novel Maud Martha.

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There can be no whiter whiteness than this one: An insurance man's shirt on its morning run.

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Poetry is life distilled.

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Love Quote

Few people know what they mean when they say, "I love you." ... Well, what does the word love mean? It means total interest. I think the reason very few people really fall in love with anyone is they're not willing to pay the price. The price is you have to adjust yourself to them.

- Katharine Hepburn

Motivational Quote

It always seems impossible until it's done.

- Nelson Mandela

Wisdom Quote

Things don't change. You change your way of looking, that's all.

- Carlos Castaneda

Motivational Quote

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

- Dr. Seuss

Life Quote

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

- Mae West

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