Jean Toomer Quotes about Life

Fear is a noose that binds until it strangles.

Life, Worry, Anxiety

Jean Toomer (2003). “The Uncollected Works of American Author Jean Toomer, 1894-1967”, Edwin Mellen Press

We learn the rope of life by untying its knots.

Life, Learning, Experience

Acceptance of prevailing standards often means we have no standards of our own.

Life, Mean, Acceptance

Jean Toomer (2003). “The Uncollected Works of American Author Jean Toomer, 1894-1967”, Edwin Mellen Press

People mistake their limitations for high standards.

Life, Mistake, People

Jean Toomer (2003). “The Uncollected Works of American Author Jean Toomer, 1894-1967”, Edwin Mellen Press