Uncle Remus Stories

Famous quotes containing the words uncle, remus and/or stories:

    “I’m not an Uncle Tom.... I’m going to be here for 40 years. For those who don’t like it, get over it.”
    —Clarence Thomas (b. 1948)

    “If it had not been for storytelling, the black family would not have survived. It was the responsibility of the Uncle Remus types to transfer philosophies, attitudes, values, and advice, by way of storytelling using creatures in the woods as symbols.”
    —Jackie Torrence (b. 1944)

    “But stories that live longest
    Are sung above the glass,
    And Parnell loved his country
    And Parnell loved his lass.”
    —William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)