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The Color Purple
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"The Color Purple" Quotes

A young woman in the early 20th century American South finds strength and resilience in the face of oppression and abuse.

Quotes

I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.

Alice Walker

appreciationspirituality

I'm pore, I'm black, I may be ugly and can't cook, a voice say to everything listening. But I'm here.

Alice Walker

self-worth

Everything want to be loved. Us sing and dance, and holla just wanting to be loved.

Alice Walker

love

I'm poor, I'm black, I may be ugly and can't cook, a voice say to everything listening. But I'm here.

Alice Walker

self-worth

You got to fight them, Celie, she say. I can't do it for you.

Alice Walker

strength

You sure is ugly, she say. But if you know how to work it, you still can have a good time.

Alice Walker

self-acceptance

I'm poor, I'm black, I might be ugly, but I'm here.

Alice Walker

persistence

I'm poor, I'm black, I might even be ugly, but dear God, I'm here. I'm here.

Alice Walker

persistence

You show is ugly, she say, like she ain't believed it yet. But you still a wonder, I say.

Alice Walker

self-acceptance