Ruyu Wang

“I know most people try hard
to do good and find out too late
they should have tried softer.”
― Andrea Gibson, You Better Be Lightning

“The American Negro is a unique creation; he has no counterpart anywhere, and no predecessors.”
― James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time

“There is no weapon more dangerous than a wound, and being wounded there are things we have all done that we would almost would rather die that face into, but no one heals what they refuse to look at. So when asked if I believe in “good people”, I say I believe in people who are committed to knowing their own wounds intimately. People who read their wound’s diaries, who follow their wounds out windows, down ladders asking “Where are you going? What do you need? How can I intervene before a cruel thing is done or said?”
― Andrea Gibson, Take Me With You

“Increasingly at Southern airports, instead of a “good-bye” or “thank-you,” cashiers are apt to say, “Have a blessed day.” This can make you feel like you’ve been sprayed against your will with God cologne. “Get it off me!” I always want to scream. “Quick, before I start wearing ties with short-sleeved shirts!”
― David Sedaris, Calypso