"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly." ― Langston Hughes From Langston Hughes Poet Added on 1/31/2026 About Langston Hughes Langston Hughes was an American poet, novelist, and playwright associated with the Harlem Renaissance. His work helped define modern African American literature in the twentieth century. Born: 1902-02-01 Died: 1967-05-22 View all quotes from Langston Hughes