Quote by Langston Hughes, Mother to Son

Well, Son, I tell you, life for me aint been no crystal stair.Its been hard and bare and rough places on the floor, But all the while I'se been climbing, and going forth In the dark, cause there ain't been no light. So dont you sit down cause its kinds hard, Dont you quit because its rough Cause you see, I'se still climbing And life for me aint been no crystal stair.

Well, Son, I tell you, life for me aint been no crystal stai

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that life has been a continual struggle and full of hardships for the speaker. They depict their journey as walking on a challenging and uneven path, characterized by darkness and roughness. Despite the difficulties, the speaker emphasizes their determination and persistence to keep pushing forward. The quote serves as a reminder to not give up in the face of adversity, as the speaker's own struggles have not deterred them from continuing to climb and strive for a better life.

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By Langston Hughes, Mother to Son

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