Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr. (Nikki Giovanni) Quotes

The ability to take pride in your own work is one of the hallmarks of sanity.

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.

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• The ability to take pride in your own work is one of the hallmarks of sanity.

  

  Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
  • Pride
  • Ability
  • Sanity