Ossie Davis Quotes
Born: December 18, 1917
Ossie Davis was a towering figure in American arts and activism, whose profound insights on love and connection were inseparable from his lifelong fight for justice. As an actor, writer, and director, he understood that authentic human bonds are the bedrock of resilience, a philosophy he lived with his partner, Ruby Dee, for over five decades. His words carry the weight of experience, urging us to see love not as a fleeting emotion but as a courageous, daily act of solidarity and understanding. This legacy of compassionate strength makes his quotes timeless guides for forging deeper, more meaningful connections.
Ossie Davis Quotes (4)
"Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change - it can not only move us, it makes us move."
— Ossie Davis"I find, in being black, a thing of beauty: a joy; a strength; a secret cup of gladness."
— Ossie Davis"Struggle is strengthening. Battling with evil gives us the power to battle evil even more."
— Ossie Davis"College ain't so much where you been as how you talk when you get back."
— Ossie Davis