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“I look at my own body With eyes no longer blind- And I see that my own hands can make The world that's in my mind.” quote by Langston Hughes
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“I look at my own body With eyes no longer blind- And I see that my own hands can make The world that's in my mind.”

Langston Hughes

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" (adapted), 1921

The speaker realizes personal agency: his hands can create the world he imagines.

In simple terms: I can shape my own reality.

Key Takeaway

Use your abilities to build your vision.

Themes

creativity agency self‑realization

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic creation
  • personal projects
  • entrepreneurship
  • community building

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy imagination

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you build today that reflects your inner world?
  • How does recognizing your power change your goals?
A Different Perspective

Physical skill alone may not overcome systemic barriers.

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