Lorraine Hansbury

There is only one large circle that we march in around and around each of us with our own little picture-in front of us-our own little mirage that we think is the future.

Children see things very well sometimes-and idealists even better.

The thing that makes you exceptional if you are at all is inevitably that which must also make you lonely.

A woman who is willing to be herself and pursue her own potential runs not so much the risk of loneliness as the challenge of exposure to more interesting men-and people in general.

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.

There is always something left to love. And if you ain't learned that you ain't learned nothing.