Alice Malsenior Walker (born February 9, 1944) is an American author, poet, self-claimed womanist, and activist.
I don't call myself a Buddhist. I'm a free spirit. I believe I'm here on earth to admire and enjoy it; that's my religion. Use this quote
I'm sure we, the American people, are the butt of jokes by those in power. Use this quote
The gift of loneliness is sometimes a radical vision of society or one's people that has not previously been taken into account. Use this quote
War contributes greatly to global warming, which shouldn't surprise us. All those bombs going off, all those rockets, all those planes and helicopters. All that fuel of various kinds being used. It pollutes the air and water of this very fragile and interconnected planet. Use this quote
It's so clear that you have to cherish everyone. I think that's what I get from these older black women, that every soul is to be cherished, that every flower Is to bloom. Use this quote
My mother was very strong. Once, she picked up a coconut and smashed it against my father's head. It taught me about women defending themselves and not collapsing in a heap. Use this quote
I just like to have words that describe things correctly. Now to me, 'black feminist' does not do that. I need a word that is organic, that really comes out of the culture, that really expresses the spirit that we see in black women. And it's just... womanish. Use this quote
I'm for women choosing whatever they want to do but they have to really know what they are doing. Use this quote
In my work and in myself I reflect black people, women and men, as I reflect others. One day even the most self-protective ones will look into the mirror I provide and not be afraid. Use this quote
