Langston Hughes Quotes
Langston Hughes was an American poet and social activist who became a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance. His writing captures the rhythms of Black American life with warmth, humour, and an unflinching honesty that made poetry feel accessible to everyone.
These quotes work beautifully in classroom discussions, poetry presentations, social media posts, or reflective writing about dreams and resilience. Browse the collection and find the lines that stay with you.
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“Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you.”
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”
“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.”
“An artist must be free to choose what he does, certainly, but he must also never be afraid to do what he might choose.”
“Perhaps the mission of an artist is to interpret beauty to people - the beauty within themselves.”
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