Black Cultured Pearl

Famous quotes containing the words black, cultured and/or pearl:

    “Quadroon mermaids, Afro angels, black saints
    balanced upon the switchblades of that air
    and sang.”
    —Robert Earl Hayden (1913–1980)

    “Being cultured is the least expensive form of respectability.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

    “Pilot to crew. Take a good look at Pearl Harbor. Maybe it’s something you’ll want to remember.”
    —Dudley Nichols (1895–1960)