I realized I was a country person - I'm just not used to small spaces. Alice Walker countrypersonrealize Change image and share on social
For me, writing has always come out of living a fairly to-the-bone kind of life, just really being present to a lot of life. The writing has been really a byproduct of that. Alice Walker bonebyproductfairly Change image and share on social
Any God I ever felt in church I brought in with me. Alice Walker bringchurchfelt Change image and share on social
People tend to think that life really does progress for everyone eventually, that people progress, but actually only some people progress. The rest of the people don't. Alice Walker eventuallylifepeople Change image and share on social
Some people are painters, and some are ballet dancers, and I'm a writer. Alice Walker balletdancerpainter Change image and share on social
I grew up in the South under segregation. So, I know what terrorism feels like - when your father could be taken out in the middle of the night and lynched just because he didn't look like he was in an obeying frame of mind when a white person said something he must do. I mean, that's terrorism, too. Alice Walker fatherfeltframe share on social
I live a very secluded life, a very contemplative life and a very meditative one. That is my ideal life. Alice Walker contemplativeideallife Change image and share on social
As long as the people don't fear the truth, there is hope. For once they fear it, the one who tells it doesn't stand a chance. And today, truth is still beautiful... but so frightening. Alice Walker beautifulchancefear Change image and share on social
I've always felt quite singular, even as a child. That I must stay on track to keep my purpose. Alice Walker childfelthave Change image and share on social
It is because I recognize the brutality with which my own multi-branched ancestors have been treated that I can identify the despicable, lawless, cruel, and sadistic behavior that has characterized Israel's attempts to erase a people, the Palestinians, from their own land. Alice Walker ancestorattemptbehavior share on social