If we really want to be full and generous in spirit, we have no choice but to trust at some level. Rita Dove choicefullgenerous Change image and share on social
As an African-American, as a woman, I think that I've been sensitized to the way in which history privileges the white male and the way in which certain aspects of history, the things that we are taught in school, the things that are handed down, never, never entered the picture though they might have been very important. Rita Dove africanamericanaspect share on social
I carry a notebook with me everywhere. But that's only the first step. Rita Dove carrynotebookstep Change image and share on social
I think reading Shakespeare's plays when I was young was extremely important. He had the ability to make utter strangers come alive. Rita Dove abilityaliveextremely Change image and share on social
I believe people may have a predisposition for artistic creativity. It doesn't mean they're going to make it. Rita Dove artisticcreativitymake Change image and share on social
Nothing is too small. Nothing is too, quote-unquote, ordinary or insignificant. Those are the things that make up the measure of our days, and they're the things that sustain us. And they're the things that certainly can become worthy of poetry. Rita Dove dayinsignificantmake share on social
I think children have talent and insight, but it gets beaten out of them. Rita Dove beatchildinsight Change image and share on social
When we are touched by something it's as if we're being brushed by an angel's wings. Rita Dove angelbrushtouch Change image and share on social