Mother Tongue

Famous quotes containing the words mother and/or tongue:

“My mother wanted to shrink from my clinging, but did not.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

“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)