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And no, they ain’t in love with your mouth. Yonder, out…

“And no, they ain’t in love with your mouth. Yonder, out there, they will see it broken and break it again. What you say out of it they will not heed. What you scream from it they do not hear. What you put into it to nourish your body they will snatch away and give you leavins instead. No, they…” quote by Toni Morrison
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““And no, they ain’t in love with your mouth. Yonder, out there, they will see it broken and break it again. What you say out of it they will not heed. What you scream from it they do not hear. What you put into it to nourish your body they will snatch away and give you leavins instead. No, they don’t love your mouth. You got to love it. This””

Toni Morrison

About This Quote

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

People don’t love your words; they’ll break them. You must love your own voice.

In simple terms: Your mouth isn’t loved; love it yourself.

Key Takeaway

Value and protect your self‑expression.

Themes

self‑love communication vulnerability

Mood

introspective assertive

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • creative writing
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

literary criticism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture self‑acceptance?
  • What protects your voice?
A Different Perspective

External validation is unreliable.

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