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James Baldwin quotes

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“the most dangerous creation of any society is that man who has nothing to lose.” James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time
“I love America more than any other country in the world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” James Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son
“I imagine that one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, that they will be forced to deal with pain.” James Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son
“If the concept of God has any validity or any use, it can only be to make us larger, freer, and more loving. If God cannot do this, then it is time we got rid of Him.” James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time
“He made me think of home—perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.” James Baldwin, Giovanni's Room

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hate despair love dangerousness fear freedom God pain home attachment patriotism recklessness permanence protesting criticizing

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The Fire Next Time (2)
Notes of a Native Son (2)
Giovanni's Room (1)