John Henrik Clarke Quotes

When the early Europeans first met Africans, at the crossroads of history, it was a respectful meeting and the Africans were not slaves. Their nations were old before Europe was born.

John Henrik Clarke

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 1, 1915 - July 16, 1998

Topics

HistoryEarlyBornMeetingFirst

I don't think the jet-setting life is really for most people.

Jim Parsons

LifePeopleThinkMostReally

When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time.

Joan Armatrading

TimeWritingListenEvenYounger

I remember being taught my place.

Jesse Jackson

RememberPlaceBeingI Remember

I don't get offered many comedies.

Anna Maxwell Martin

GetManyComediesOffered

We strive for greatness.

Simone Biles

GreatnessStrive

Doesn't matter what people say, doesn't matter what they are going to say about you. You gotta go out there and play your game.

Miguel Cabrera

PeopleGameYouPlayGoSay

I love all Daphne du Maurier's stuff. And just enjoying period dramas, really... wanting to do something drastically different from 'Nighty Night', the chance to write very different language.

Julia Davis

LoveNightChanceLanguageWrite

I really like Jeff Lewis and 'Flipping Out' and 'Interior Therapy.' I don't know why I'm obsessed with American real estate and renovation.

Chris Lilley

Real EstateAmericanKnowWhyReal

If you look closely enough, amid the merciless and the bitter, there is always the chance that you may find comfort and the promise of something good.

Bob Greene

GoodChanceEnoughYouLookFind

More often there's a compromise between ethics and expediency.

Peter Singer

EthicsCompromiseMoreBetweenOften

It's been really gratifying to see that so many people love Total Skull! I really make things that I love, so it's awesome to see other people love it, too.

Sheri Moon Zombie

LovePeopleAwesomeSeeSkullBeen

I don't know about you, but every time some joker points me out as I walk through an airport wearing extra-small Dolfin shorts, a tank top and leg warmers, I get a little upset.

Richard Simmons

TimeWalkMeYouKnowAirport

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