There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal. I know the world is bruised and bleeding, and though it is important not to ignore its pain, it is also critical to refuse to succumb to its malevolence. Like failure, chaos contains information that can lead to knowledgeeven wisdom. Like art.Toni Morrison, No Place for Self-Pity, No Room for Fear, The Nation, 23 Mar. 2015
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About Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison was a 20th-century American novelist and editor. Chloe Anthony Wofford "Toni" Morrison was an American novelist and editor. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Art — Creativity, expression, and the role of art in society
- Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back
- Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
- Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action