Famous quote by Audre Lorde

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Poetry is not only dream and vision it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future o
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"Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before"

- Audre Lorde

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This quote by Audre Lorde talks to the power of poetry as a tool for self-expression and improvement. It recommends that poetry is not simply a kind of escapism, but a way to develop a better future. By revealing our dreams and visions through poetry, we can develop a structure for change and progress. Poetry can be a bridge throughout our fears of the unknown, allowing us to explore brand-new possibilities and create a better future. Lorde's quote highlights the importance of poetry as a tool for self-expression and transformation, and motivates us to utilize it to produce a much better future.

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Audre Lorde This quote is written / told by Audre Lorde between February 18, 1934 and November 17, 1992. She was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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