Quote by James Baldwin
But the relationship of morality and power is a very subtle one. B

But the relationship of morality and power is a very subtle one. Because ultimately power without morality is no longer power. – James Baldwin

Other quotes by James Baldwin

Americans, unhappily, have the most remarkable ability to alchemize all bitter truths into an innocuous but piquant confection and to transform their moral contradictions, or public discussion of such contradictions, into a proud decoration, such as are given for heroism on the battle field. – James Baldwin

Category:
America
Read Quote

The moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out. – James Baldwin

Category:
Kwanzaa
Read Quote

Society is held together by our need; we bind it together with legend, myth, coercion, fearing that without it we will be hurled into that void, within which, like the earth before the Word was spoken, the foundations of society are hidden. – James Baldwin

Category:
Society
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
relationship
category

But I think theres something wonderful and extraordinary about climbing on your own and just that kind of relationship to the environment. Im very addicted to the mountains. You know, so, I do like that solitude. – Andy Serkis

Category:
relationship

Its a very difficult thing losing a parent, but I think theres an added complication for me, because he was so well-loved and he had this very open charm that made people feel they had a personal relationship with him. – Kate Beckinsale

Category:
relationship

You know, sex is actually not so original as the way people love or the stories behind each relationship, which is what you remember. Sex is sex in the end. – Jane Campion

Category:
relationship

Im a real relationship person – contrary to public perception. Im either in one or Im not. – Sienna Miller

Category:
relationship

Random Quotes

Saying yes to the skinny jeans by saying no to the donuts. – Betsy Cañas Garmon, www.wildthymecreative.com (2009 tweet, @wildthyme)

Category:
Clothing

But, on the other hand, I get bored with racism too and recognize that there are still many things to be said about a Black person and a White person loving each other in a racist society. – Audre Lorde

Category:
Society

O mischief, thou art swift to enter in the thoughts of desperate men! – William Shakespeare

Category:
Temptation

Its just poetry, beauty and love. How hard can that be to act? – Robin Wright Penn

Category:
Beauty