James Baldwin

The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions which have been hidden by the answers.

The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions which have been hidden by the answers.

If you're afraid to die, you will not be able to live.

If you're afraid to die, you will not be able to live.

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

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

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.

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.