Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as they can from a lack of bread.Native Son, p. 362, 1940
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Richard Wright was an American author best known for his novels depicting the struggles of African Americans in the early 20th century. His most famous works include "Native Son" and "Black Boy," which both explored themes of racism, oppression, and social injustice in American society. Wright's writings played a significant role in the African American literary movement and continue to be influential in discussions on race and equality.
1908–1960·lived 52 years
Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as they can from a lack of bread.Native Son, p. 362, 1940
The impulse to dream was slowly beaten out of me by experience. Now it surged up again and I hungered for books, new ways of looking and seeing.Black Boy, p. 220, 1945
The artist must bow to the monster of his own imagination.Twelve Million Black Voices, 1941
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