I think it's the strength of her music, using art to make a statement. I think it really is. It was not a cheap gift. The gift was an expensive gift for Nina [Simone]. Diamonds are expensive. Her music was expensive. She paid for it, but I think it's her greatest gift.
![I think it's the strength of her music, using art to make a statement. I think it really is. It was not a cheap gift. The gift was an expensive gift for Nina [Simone]. Diamonds are expensive. Her music was expensive.](http://cdn.quoteddaily.com/images/nikki-giovanni/i-think-its-the-strength-of-her-music-using-art-to-make-a-statement-i-think-it-really-is-it.jpg)