Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise.

More from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)

• I answer the question, 'Death, where is thy sting?' with here in my heart and mind and memories.
• Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told, 'I am with you kid. Let's go!'
• There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you.