Quote by Arna Bontemps

Let us keep the dance of rain our fathers kept and tread our dreams beneath the jungle sky.

Let us keep the dance of rain our fathers kept and tread our

Summary

This quote encourages us to embrace and maintain the traditions, values, and passions passed down by our ancestors. It suggests that we should retain their connection with nature, expressed metaphorically as the dance of rain, and nurture our own aspirations and desires under the vastness of the world. By doing so, we honor our roots while daring to dream and reach for new heights, adapting this rich cultural heritage into a modern context.

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Dreams

By Arna Bontemps

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