Quote by James Baldwin
We have all had the experience of finding that our reactions and p

We have all had the experience of finding that our reactions and perhaps even our deeds have denied beliefs we thought were ours. – James Baldwin

Other quotes by James Baldwin

The primary distinction of the artist is that he must actively cultivate that state which most men, necessarily, must avoid the state of being alone. – James Baldwin

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alone
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He may be a very nice man. But I havent got the time to figure that out. All I know is, hes got a uniform and a gun and I have to relate to him that way. Thats the only way to relate to him because one of us may have to die. – James Baldwin

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Control
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You know, its not the world that was my oppressor, because what the world does to you, if the world does it to you long enough and effectively enough, you begin to do to yourself. – James Baldwin

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Oppression
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Belief
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A sign inside the front door of Holy Cross Primary School, in north Belfast, reads: If wed been born where they were born and taught what they were taught, we would believe what they believe. – Anon.

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Belief

Man tends to treat all his opinions as principles. – Herbert Agar

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Belief

When I believe in nothing I do not want to meet you when you believe in nothing. – Antonio Porchia, Voces, 1943, translated from Spanish by W.S. Merwin

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Belief

I believe in the sun even if it isnt shining. I believe in love even when I am alone. I believe in God even when He is silent. – Anon.

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Belief

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To be human means to feel inferior. – Alfred Adler

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Inferiority

Nobody can tell what I suffer! But it is always so. Those who do not complain are never pitied. – Jane Austen

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Sympathy

Recognize meat for what it really is: the antibiotic- and pesticide-laden corpse of a tortured animal. – Ingrid Newkirk

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Vegetarianism

If ifs were gifts, every day would be Christmas. – Charles Barkley

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Action