Zora Neale Hurston (January 7, 1891 – January 28, 1960) was an American folklorist, anthropologist, and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance.
Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear. Use this quote
So the brother in black offers to these United States the source of courage that endures, and laughter. Use this quote
It is one of the blessings of this world that few people see visions and dream dreams. Use this quote
There is something about poverty that smells like death. Use this quote
It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it. Use this quote
It's a funny thing, the less people have to live for, the less nerve they have to risk losing nothing. Use this quote
If you want that good feeling that comes from doing things for other folks then you have to pay for it in abuse and misunderstanding. Use this quote
Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place. Use this quote
It would be against all nature for all the Negroes to be either at the bottom, top, or in between. We will go where the internal drive carries us like everybody else. It is up to the individual. Use this quote
A thing is mighty big when time and distance cannot shrink it. Use this quote