God knows it's a sign of a really sick mind to see grown people, adults with responsibilities, wearing class rings. — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
We are strong enough to stand tall tearlessly, we are brave enough to bend to cry, and we are sad enough to… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
Poetry is like air. It's one of the necessary things. Everyone benefits from poetry. And as you know, poetry is international. There… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
My work is a part of me and I know it. I have no reason to try to pick one part of… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
you know a person is having a severe personality crisis if you see a high school class ring on a finger beyond… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
I like what they're doing. I think they're doing a good job, and I know that a lot of people are upset… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
I am proud of the hip hop generation. They are good business people and, actually, good people. It's strange that the only… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
I just think she was a wonderful woman. What I think of when I think of Nina [Simone] is someone that I could relate… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
It's really just interesting to ask: why not? And see where that takes me. — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
I am ever fascinated by the human experience and by, actually, human beings. — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
You do what you can with what you have. You have to work the edges whatever they are. The main thing is keeping your… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts. — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
I’ve not learned the acceptable way of saying you fascinate me...I’ve not even learned how to say I like you without frightening people away- — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
ever been kidnapped by a poet if i were a poet i'd kidnap you put you in my phrases and meter.... — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
Young people coming up who are having difficulty with their so-called celebrity need to get back into their lives. It's your life and you… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
[To become a poet] The most important thing is to pay attention. The next would probably be to read; it's so important to pay… — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image
daddy says the world is a drum tight and hard and i told him i’m gonna beat out my own rhythm — Nikki Giovanni Copy Share Image