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.

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.

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.

Hatred, which could destroy so much, never failed to destroy the man who hated and this was an immutable law.

Hatred, which could destroy so much, never failed to destroy the man who hated and this was an immutable law.

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.