Brooks

Famous quotes containing the word brooks:

“There is spiritual laughter
Too hushed to be gay, too high: the happiness
Of angels.”
—Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)

“Surely you stay my certain own, you stay
My you.”
—Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)

“If Thou be more than hate or atmosphere
Step forth in splendor, mortify our wolves.
Or we assume a sovereignty ourselves.”
—Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)