James Baldwin

It is only because the world looks on his talent with such a frightening indifference that the artist is compelled read more

It is only because the world looks on his talent with such a frightening indifference that the artist is compelled to make his talent important.

It is very nearly impossible... to become an educated person in a country so distrustful of the independent mind.

It is very nearly impossible... to become an educated person in a country so distrustful of the independent mind.

Pessimists are the people who have no hope for themselves or for others. Pessimists are also people who think the read more

Pessimists are the people who have no hope for themselves or for others. Pessimists are also people who think the human race is beneath their notice, that they're better than other human beings.

I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself.

I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself.

I imagine one of the reasons people cling to thier hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is read more

I imagine one of the reasons people cling to thier hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain. -James Baldwin.