Toni Cade Bambara Quotes
The purpose of a writer is to make revolution irresistible.

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Writing is one of the ways I participate in transformation.

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(M)aybe we too busy being flowers or fairies or strawberries instead of something honest and worthy of respect . . . you know . . . like being people.

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Are you sure, sweetheart, that you want to be well?… Just so’s you’re sure, sweetheart, and ready to be healed, cause wholeness is no trifling matter. A lot of weight when you’re well.

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The dream is real, my friends. The failure to make it work is the unreality.

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Write a lot and hit the streets. A writer who doesn't keep up with what's out there ain't gonna be out there.

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I am one beautiful and powerful son of a bitch,' he told himself. 'Smart as a whip, respected, prosperous, beloved and valuable. I have the right to be healthy, happy and rich, for I am the baddest player in this arena or any other. I love myself more than I love money and pretty wome . . . Read more

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We stand there with this big smile of respect between us. It’s about as real a smile as girls can do for each other, considering we don’t practice real smiling every day, you know, cause maybe we too busy being flowers or fairies or strawberries instead of something honest and wor . . . Read more

-Toni Cade Bambara