Quote by Richard Wright

All my life I have done nothing but feel and cultivate my feelings; all their lives they had done nothing but strive for petty goals, the trivial material prizes of American life. We shared a common tongue, but my language was a different language from theirs.

All my life I have done nothing but feel and cultivate my fe

Summary

This quote suggests the speaker's profound sense of disconnect from those around them. While the speaker has dedicated their life to exploring and nurturing their emotions, others, immersed in the pursuit of materialistic achievements, have neglected this aspect of existence. Despite sharing a common language, the speaker perceives that they speak a different emotional language, highlighting a fundamental difference in values and priorities.

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Life Language

By Richard Wright

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