
"My feeling is, having lived in different classes, that people want equality of opportunity... that's the thing that makes me despair: the idea that people aren't given equality of opportunity."
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Zadie Smith, born on October 25, 1975, in London, England, is an acclaimed British novelist, essayist, and professor known for her keen observations of multiculturalism and identity. Bursting onto the literary scene with her debut novel, "White Teeth" (2000), Smith's work has garnered critical acclaim for its rich narrative style and complex characters. Her legacy continues to influence contemporary literature as she navigates themes of race, family, and belonging, earning numerous awards, including the Whitbread and the Orange Prize for Fiction.
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"My feeling is, having lived in different classes, that people want equality of opportunity... that's the thing that makes me despair: the idea that people aren't given equality of opportunity."
Zadie Smith"You can't state difference and also state equality. We have to state sameness to understand equality."
Zadie Smith"A lot of women, when they're young, feel they have very good friends, and find later on that friendship is complicated. It's easy to be friends when everyone's 18."
Zadie Smith