858 Quotes by Alice Walker

My mother was very strong. Once, she picked up a coconut and smashed it against my father's head. It taught me about women defending themselves and not collapsing in a heap.

I write not only what I want to read...I write all the things I should have been able to read.

We writers - we're the snowflakes of the literary world. We each have our own shape.

The earth is wise. It has given itself into the keeping of all, and all are therefore accountable.

I'm always amazed that people will actually choose to sit in front of the television and just be savaged by stuff that belittles their intelligence.

My parents were both storytellers. They always spoke with metaphorical richness.

I don't have this feeling that 70 is really old.

I can imagine in years to come that my papers and memorabilia, my journals and letters, will find themselves always in the company of people who care about many of the things I do.

Wish for nothing larger Than your own small heart.