Famous quote by June Jordan

The music of language became extremely important to me, and obvious to me. By the time I was seven I was writing myself.

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"The music of language became extremely important to me, and obvious to me. By the time I was seven I was writing myself. I was a poet"

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June Jordan's quote speaks to the power of language and how it can be used to reveal oneself. She was drawn to the music of language at a young age and started writing poetry by the time she was 7. This quote speaks with the value of language and how it can be used to reveal one's ideas and sensations. It also talks to the power of creativity and how it can be utilized to express oneself. Jordan's quote is a suggestion of the value of language and how it can be utilized to create something lovely. It is also a suggestion of the power of imagination and how it can be used to express oneself. Jordan's quote is a tip that language is an effective tool and can be utilized to produce something gorgeous.

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June Jordan

This quote is from June Jordan between July 9, 1936 and June 14, 2002. She was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.
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