Hansberry believes that love and purpose are always available, even if you have to actively make them appear. She urges people not to wait for good things but to take action and create joy and meaning in their own lives.
Quote by Lorraine Hansberry: “There is always something to love. And if there is not, create it.”
There is always something to love. And if there is not, create it.
Insight
Historical Context
Hansberry penned this during a period of intense civil rights activism and profound social change, yet also significant disillusionment. Her words offered a powerful message of agency and resilience, encouraging individuals to find or forge purpose and joy amidst societal struggles.
About the Author
American playwright and activist, the first Black woman to have a play performed on Broadway with A Raisin in the Sun in 1959. Her essays and letters reveal a radical political thinker whose influence on African American cultural life extended well beyond theatre.
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