Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr. (Nikki Giovanni) Quotes
I have not tried to tell the people anything. I have shared my views with the people but I have not tried to lead or correct them, assuming they need correction.
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
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Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love.
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I have not tried to tell the people anything. I have shared my views with the people but I have not tried to lead or correct them, assuming they need correction.
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
