Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright and columnist. “The Negro Speaks of the River” is one of his most famous works. This poem initially became his signature poem. His poetry collections include “Youth Poetry Collection”, “Dream Keeper”, “Continuous Laughter” and so on. Langston also writes novels and short stories. Langston Hughes was one of the most important figures of the Harlem Renaissance.
This is a collection of Langston Hughes quotes about poetry, life, and dreams.
My soul grows deep like a river. Langston Hughes
Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain hit your head with silver droplets. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. Langston Hughes
It’s really annoying to be poor all the time. Langston Hughes
Life is an egg, you must treat it patiently and carefully, otherwise it will break. Langston Hughes
Humor is laughing at what you don’t have when you deserve it. Langston Hughes
Hold on tight to your dreams, / for if your dreams are shattered, / life is like a bird with broken wings, / unable to fly. Langston Hughes/.Langston Hughes
I have found in life that there are many ways to get where you want to go if you really want to go. Langston Hughes
The only way to get something done is to start doing it, then keep doing it, and eventually you’ll finish it. Langston Hughes
Of course, the artist must be free to choose what he does, but he must also never be afraid to do what he may choose. Langston Hughes
The sea is a desert of waves, / a wilderness of water. Langston Hughes
Gather in the arms of your love – those who do not expect love from above. Langston Hughes
Hold on to your dreams because if your dreams die, life is like a bird with broken wings, unable to fly. Langston Hughes
Life doesn’t scare me at all. Langston Hughes
When a man begins to build a world, he begins with himself. Langston Hughes
I won’t take “but” as an answer. Langston Hughes
The past is mint of blood and sorrow. It won’t be like this tomorrow. Langston Hughes
The river is calm and cold, asking me for a kiss. Langston Hughes
When people care about you and cry for you, they can sort out your soul. Langston Hughes
I have never been free in my life. I have never been free to do anything but write. Langston Hughes
Like a welcome summer rain, humor can suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air, and you. Langston Hughes
What happens when a dream is deferred? Will it dry in the sun like raisins? Langston Hughes
Go home and write a page tonight. /Then let that page come out of you -/Then, it will be true. Langston Hughes
Because poems are like rainbows; they quickly escape you. Langston Hughes
Open your heart and life will become infinitely richer. Langston Hughes
I also sing America. I am also American. Langston Hughes
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