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Alabama Quote by Langston Hughes

“While over Alabama earth These words are gently spoken: Serve and hate will die unborn. Love and chains are broken.” quote by Langston Hughes
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“While over Alabama earth These words are gently spoken: Serve and hate will die unborn. Love and chains are broken.”

Langston Hughes

About This Quote

Source Poem: “I, Too” (1926)

A poetic call for equality, urging that love and oppression will end, and freedom will prevail.

In simple terms: Call for equality and ending oppression.

Key Takeaway

Support justice and love.

Themes

equality freedom love

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

poetic motivational

When to use this quote

  • civil rights movement
  • education
  • community building

Key Concepts

social justice human rights hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can individuals foster love over hate?
  • What actions break chains of oppression?
A Different Perspective

Change may be slow and face resistance.

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