James Baldwin's Little Book of Selected Quotes

De: Helios Publishing

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

"Ask any Mexican, any Puerto Rican, any black man, any poor person - ask the wretched how they fare in the halls of justice, and then you will know, not whether or not the country is just, but whether or not it has any love for justice, or any concept of it. It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." ~ James Baldwin

• Essential James Baldwin quotes now at your fingertips
• A great way to explore the philosophy and ideas of James Baldwin
• Perfect for casual reading, taking ideas, and finding inspiration
• Makes a thoughtful gift for friends and family

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"The role of the artist is exactly the same as the role of the lover. If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don’t see." ~ James Baldwin
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"Words like "freedom," "justice," "democracy" are not common concepts; on the contrary, they are rare. People are not born knowing what these are. It takes enormous and, above all, individual effort to arrive at the respect for other people that these words imply." ~ James Baldwin
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"Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours." ~ James Baldwin