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Langston Hughes

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Not every great thinker makes it into the history books, but Langston Hughes's words speak for themselves. Whether reflecting on Nature or Humor, Langston Hughes brought uncommon clarity to every subject. 11 of Langston Hughes's sharpest quotes live here, spanning themes of Nature, Humor, Dreams, Life, and Happiness. As Langston Hughes put it: "Negroes - Sweet and docile, Meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day - They change their mind."

“Negroes - Sweet and docile, Meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day - They change their mind.”

— Langston Hughes

Change

All Quotes by Langston Hughes

“Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you.”

— Langston Hughes

Cool

“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”

— Langston Hughes

Dreams

“Beauty for some provides escape, who gain a happiness in eyeing the gorgeous buttocks of the ape or Autumn sunsets exquisitely dying.”

— Langston Hughes

Beauty

“Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ought to have it.”

— Langston Hughes

Humor

“Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow.”

— Langston Hughes

Dreams

“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.”

— Langston Hughes

Nature

“Negroes - Sweet and docile, Meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day - They change their mind.”

— Langston Hughes

Change