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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

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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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James Baldwin
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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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James Baldwin
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I think to make any relationship work it just takes a tremendous amount of effort and accepting of one another. – Rebecca Romijn

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I never felt I had the kind of relationship with Magic that I could just pick up the phone and call him at home. – Karl Malone

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We run into some pretty tough arguments sometimes, but the idea is that at the end of the day, my wife and I realize that well always be holding each others hand. This is a lifelong relationship, and after 12 years she hasnt gotten rid of me yet. – Kyle Chandler

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I dont want to have a relationship with someone if Im not going to work with them. – Bill Murray

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