“America never was America to me.”
— Langston Hughes
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Simplified Meaning:
The quote means that the person who said it doesn't feel that they have experienced the freedoms and opportunities that America is supposed to offer. It suggests that while the country promises equality and a good life for everyone, the speaker hasn't seen these promises come true in their own life. For example, during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, many African Americans felt this way because they were treated unfairly and didn't have the same rights as white people. The quote reflects a sense of disappointment and exclusion. To apply this to your life, you might reflect on whether your community or country lives up to its ideals and think about ways to make it better for everyone.
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