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Quote by James Baldwin
Most of us are about as eager to be changed as we were to be born,

Most of us are about as eager to be changed as we were to be born, and go through our changes in a similar state of shock. – James Baldwin

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Christianity has operated with an unmitigated arrogance and cruelty — necessarily, since a religion ordinarily imposes on those who have discovered the true faith the spiritual duty of liberating the infidels. – James Baldwin

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If the relationship of father to son could really be reduced to biology, the whole earth would blaze with the glory of fathers and sons. – James Baldwin

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A child cannot be taught by anyone who despises him, and a child cannot afford to be fooled. – James Baldwin

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I change my mind so much I need two boyfriends and a girlfriend. – Pink

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When characters change on screen, it makes you feel better about yourself. You think, Oh I change too, Im constantly becoming a better person. – Jason Reitman

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A sense of blessedness comes from a change of heart, not from more blessings. – Mason Cooley

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Swearing is industry language. For as long as were alive its not going to change. Youve got to be boisterous to get results. – Gordon Ramsay

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It is when we try to grapple with another mans intimate need that we perceive how incomprehensible, wavering, and misty are the beings that share with us the sight of the stars and the warmth of the sun. – Joseph Conrad

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