“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“Everything will change. The only question is growing up or decaying.”
Nikki Giovanni“A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.”
Nikki Giovanni“If now isn't a good time for the truth I don't see when we'll get to it.”
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“I really don't think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I don't mind the failure but I can't imagine that I'd forgive myself if I didn't try.”
Nikki Giovanni“The ability to take pride in your own work is one of the hallmarks of sanity.”
Nikki Giovanni“It is not who you attend school with but who controls the school you attend.”
Nikki Giovanni