Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. (born June 7, 1943) is an American writer, commentator, activist, and educator.
I appreciate and enjoy my age. Use this quote
I am proud of the hip hop generation. They are good business people and, actually, good people. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Everything will change. The only question is growing up or decaying. Use this quote
For most of my life, I've thought of myself as pretty cool. Use this quote
I am totally fascinated by people and our history as I understand and continue to explore it. People have so much to give and so far to go and yet we have given and gone a great distance. It's really just interesting to ask: why not? And see where that takes me. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Poetry and music are very good friends. Like mommies and daddies and strawberries and cream - they go together. Use this quote
