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Gil Scott-Heron Quotes

Your life has to consist of more than 'Black people should unite.' You hope they do, but not twenty-four hours a day.

Gil Scott-Heron

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: poet
Nationality: american
Birth: April 1, 1949 - May 27, 2011

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Life Hope Day People Black You

I have a picture with Obama in my house, and I freak out every time I see it. I'm like, 'What the heck? Did that even happen?' It's like a dream.

Jessica Sanchez

Time Picture House Dream See Out

I've done quite a few big American films.

American Done Big Quite Few Films

Mark Twain said, 'The right word is to the nearly right word as lightning is to the lightning bug.' Fill your book with lightning.

Book Said Right Lightning Mark Your

I am so proud to be black. I am, nevertheless, tired of the oppression. We need to develop and support a cohesive black agenda. We need to do what leaders have suggested since slavery. We need to recognize that while we are not monolithic, there is power in embracing a common agenda.

Power I Am Tired Support Proud Need

The first time I heard 'Sharknado,' I thought it was a late-night infomercial for a new vacuum cleaner. Could have swore I ordered one once. Then I found out what it was and remembered that I grew up reading the 'Sharknado' novels.

Time Reading Thought New First Time

Look at what happened in the 1990s: when they balanced the federal budget, it was through growth in the economy and controlling spending.

Growth Budget Look Economy Through

You can't live in the past, there's nothing you can do about it.

Martina Navratilova

Live Past You Nothing In The Past

I always felt that I was, you know, smart. I just didn't have a lot of the resources that everybody else had... It was tough for me to catch up.

Smart Me Tough You Know Resources

The only way one should buy stocks is if you understand the underlying business. You stay within the circle of competence. You buy businesses you understand.

Business You Circle Understand Way

You have got to field well. If you don't bat well, you can still make a difference by fielding well. There are times I have played games just because of my fielding.

Mohammad Azharuddin

Make A Difference You Just Because

Every day that goes by puts us closer to the day when Christ will return.

Day Every Day Will Return Us Closer

I've always been opposed to slaughtering, eating, and wearing carcasses.

Christian Serratos

Eating Always Been Wearing Opposed

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