Ambition Quote by Zora Neale Hurston
“When I pitched headforemost into the world I landed in the crib of Negroism.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Their Eyes Were Watching God, 1937
She metaphorically says entering the world placed her within systemic racism.
In simple terms: She felt trapped by racism.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront racial oppression.
Themes
racism
identity
social structures
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace
- political activism
- community organizing
Key Concepts
intersectionality
systemic oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “crib of Negroism” reveal about her view of society?
- How can individuals escape systemic constraints?
A Different Perspective
May simplify complex experiences into a single metaphor.
![“Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men [and women].” quote by Zora Neale Hurston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4c/zora-neale-hurston-923_death_ships-at-a-distance-have-every-man-s-wis_14724.jpg)
