Black Africa

Famous quotes containing the words black and/or africa:

    Black one, black one,
    there was a white
    candle in your heart.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    I who have cursed
    The drunken officer of British rule, how choose
    Between this Africa and the English tongue I love?
    Betray them both, or give back what they give?
    How can I face such slaughter and be cool?
    How can I turn from Africa and live?
    Derek Walcott (b. 1930)