"Racism is a construct, a social construct, and it has a motive. It has a profit. It has an agenda."

"Nonsense. The only thing they can do to you is kill you. And then your spirit is free. So don't be afraid. Fear of death is the greatest evil."

"I know the world is bruised and bleeding, and though it is important not to ignore its pain, it is also critical to refuse to succumb to its malevolence. Like failure, chaos contains information that …"

"I am not interested in writing for white people. I am interested in writing for Black people."

"The world is a very interesting place."