"Rise with the hour for which you were made."
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Georgia Douglas Johnson
Poet
Georgia Douglas Johnson was a prominent African American poet and playwright, known for her poignant exploration of race and gender in her works.
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"I've learned of life this bitter truth Hope not between the crumbling walls Of mankind's gratitude to find repose, But rather, Build within thy own soul Fortresses!"
"The strong demand, contend, prevail; the beggar is a fool."
"Is there not a way by which the man who can think can be enabled to have time to think?"
"I'm folding up my little dreams Within my heart tonight, And praying I may soon forget The torture of their sight."
"I want to die while you love me, While yet you hold me fair, While laughter lies upon my lips, And lights are in my hair."