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Quote by James A. Baldwin

“There are people in the world for whom "coming along" is a perpetual process, people who are destined never to arrive.”

Quote by James A. Baldwin

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James A. Baldwin

James A. Baldwin was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright. His works explored themes of race, gender, sexuality, and the class structure of American society. Baldwin is known for his profound social criticism and insight into the human condition. more

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