This is to say the Afro-American characteristics which have been generally thought of as being African and primitive-his naivety, his exuberance and his spontaneity-are, in reality, his response to his American experience and not a part of his African heritage.
"The Black Experience in America The Immigrant Heritage of America"
Norman Coombs
There was to them something quite royal in her naivety and lack of awe; in her high spirit, her vivacity, and her absolute disregard of those who failed to please her.
"Love, The Fiddler"
Lloyd Osbourne
Oh, for the naivety of Youth's enthusiasm!
"Anarchism and Other Essays"
Emma Goldman