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Marlon James is a Jamaican-American novelist known for his profound social commentary and unique narrative style. His works often focus on the history and culture of the Caribbean, particularly the impact of colonialism and racism.

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Famous Marlon James Quotes

“I reject it, grief. I replace it with rage. My rage at you walk higher and wider than any grief.”

Feelings Grief Sadness Emotions Anger Rage

Book:Black Leopard, Red Wolf

Source: Black Leopard, Red Wolf

“His face was near lost in the dark but I saw his eyebrows raised, pleading. He felt too much. He always did.”

Feelings Emotions Intensity Strong Feelings

Book:Black Leopard, Red Wolf

Source: Black Leopard, Red Wolf

“Like, I like. Dislike, I love. Disgust, I can feel. Loathing, I can grab in the palm of my hand and squeeze. And hatred, I can live in hatred for days. But the smug smile of indifference on someone's face makes me want to hack it off.”

Feelings Emotions Hatred Indifference Dislike Like Loathing Wallowing Disgust

Book:Black Leopard, Red Wolf

Source: Black Leopard, Red Wolf

“Bad feeling is a country no woman want to visit. So they take good feeling any which way it come. Sometime that good feeling come by taking on a different kind of bad feeling.”

Way Want Life Kind Different Country Feelings Different Kinds Women Want Good Feeling

Author:Marlon James

About the Author

Born: 1970
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 74

Books & Sources

Black Leopard, Red WolfRelated source material

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