Nikki Giovanni Quotes & Sayings

“A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.”

“Poetry and music are very good friends. Like mommies and daddies and strawberries and cream - they go together.”

“I really don't think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I don't mind the failure but I can't imagine that I'd forgive myself if I didn't try.”

“Some say we are responsible for those we love. Others know we are responsible for those who love us.”

“Hip-hop is a cultural expression - it's embracing.”

“I think one of the nicest things that we created as a generation was just the fact that we could say, 'Hey, I don't like white people.'”

“We love because it's the only true adventure.”

“If you don't understand yourself you don't understand anybody else.”

“Everything will change. The only question is growing up or decaying.”

“We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained.”