Famous quotes containing the words black and/or families:
“I cut my teeth as the black raccoon—
For implements of battle.”
—Countee Cullen (1903–1946)
“Accidents will occur in the best regulated families; and in families not regulated by that pervading influence which sanctifies while it enhances the—a—I would say, in short, by the influence of Woman, in the lofty character of Wife, they may be expected with confidence, and must be borne with philosophy.”
—Charles Dickens (1812–1870)