Ernest Gaines Quotes

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Ernest Gaines, an American writer, is known for his powerful stories set in the American South. His novels, such as A Lesson Before Dying, explore themes of race, justice, and personal dignity. Gaines' works give voice to marginalized communities, emphasizing the importance of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. His legacy encourages us to reflect on the complexity of human relationships, to stand up for justice, and to give a voice to those who are often unheard.

"The mark of fear is not easily removed."

"The mark of fear is not easily removed."

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"Sometimes you got to hurt something to help something. Sometimes you have to plow under one thing in order for something else to grow."

"Sometimes you got to hurt something to help something. Sometimes you have to plow under one thing in order for something else to grow."

Help, Hurt, Order

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"Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?"

"Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?"

Man, Men, Culture

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"Question everything. Every stripe, every star, every word spoken. Everything."

"Question everything. Every stripe, every star, every word spoken. Everything."

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"There will always be men struggling to change, and there will always be those who are controlled by the past."

"There will always be men struggling to change, and there will always be those who are controlled by the past."

Man, Men, Change, Past, Will

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"Words mean nothing. Action is the only thing. Doing. That's the only thing."

"Words mean nothing. Action is the only thing. Doing. That's the only thing."

Action, Nothing, Words

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