Langston Hughes

Poet Novelist American 1901 – 1967

African-American poet and writer of the Harlem Renaissance.

377 quotes

"Gratitude opens the door to joy and appreciation for the life we've been given."
Gratitude
"I am not asking you to agree with me; I'm asking you to think for yourself."
Wisdom
"The voice of the people is powerful when it speaks with unity and purpose."
Power
"Distance cannot diminish true friendship; it only tests its depth."
Friendship
"Every person carries a story worth telling; listen deeply."
Relationships
"The beauty of humanity lies in its diversity and different perspectives."
Beauty
"Work that comes from passion is never truly work; it's purpose."
Work
"I choose to see the good in people, even when they show me their worst."
Kindness
"Science and art are not enemies; they are different ways of understanding the world."
Science
"Technology is a tool; what matters is how we choose to use it."
Technology
"A poem is not just words; it's a captured moment of human feeling and truth."
Literature
"The adventure of life begins when you stop waiting for permission."
Adventure
"Imagination gives wings to hope and makes the impossible seem possible."
Imagination
"Every setback is a setup for a comeback if you have the courage to try again."
Perseverance
"The wealth of the soul cannot be measured in dollars or possessions."
Wisdom
"Love is the most powerful force because it compels us to become better."
Love
"Happiness is not a destination; it's a practice of choosing joy daily."
Happiness
"I will not be silenced by those who fear the truth I speak."
Courage
"The legacy we leave is not in what we accumulate but in who we inspire."
"To understand someone, you must first seek to hear their story without judgment."
Wisdom
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and never stops singing."
Hope
"I believe in second chances because I've needed them myself."
"The future is not fixed; it's created by the choices we make today."
"Kindness costs nothing but can mean everything to someone in need."
Kindness
"I write what I see, what I feel, and what I believe needs to be said."
Literature
"The strength of a community is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable."
"Every dream starts small; it grows through belief and persistent effort."
Dreams
"I am because we are; no person succeeds alone."
"The night may be dark, but dawn always comes for those who wait."
Hope
"Art speaks where words fail; it touches the soul directly."
Art