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I’s been livin’ a long time in yesterday, Sandy chile, an’…

“I’s been livin’ a long time in yesterday, Sandy chile, an’ I knows there ain’t no room in de world fo’ nothin’ mo’n love. I know, chile! Ever’thing there is but lovin’ leaves a rust on yo’ soul. An’ to love sho ‘nough, you got to have a spot in yo’ heart fo’ ever’body – great an’ small, white an’…” quote by Langston Hughes
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“I’s been livin’ a long time in yesterday, Sandy chile, an’ I knows there ain’t no room in de world fo’ nothin’ mo’n love. I know, chile! Ever’thing there is but lovin’ leaves a rust on yo’ soul. An’ to love sho ‘nough, you got to have a spot in yo’ heart fo’ ever’body – great an’ small, white an’ black, an’ them what’s good an’ them what’s evil – ‘cause love ain’t got no crowded-out places where de good ones stay an’ de bad ones can’t come in. When it gets that way, then it ain’t love.”

Langston Hughes

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love must be inclusive, allowing space for all people regardless of color or moral standing, otherwise it ceases to be love.

In simple terms: Love requires room for everyone.

Key Takeaway

Embrace inclusive love.

Themes

love inclusion humanity morality

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • community building
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

acceptance unconditional love social harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you make space for those you disagree with?
  • What limits do you place on love?
A Different Perspective

Love can become exclusive if boundaries are imposed.

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