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Quote by James A. Baldwin

“Experience is a private, very largely speechless affair.”

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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

“As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. We have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger and attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion, a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.”

“The future is like heaven-everyone exalts it but no one wants to go there now.”

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Author:James A. Baldwin

“The more we love God the more we will obey. The more we obey the more we will be aware of the reality of Christ in our lives. The more we are aware of Christ in our lives, the more victory we will experience. The more victory we experience, the less difficult the choices are and the less conflict we have within ourselves.”

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“To be with God is really to be involved in some enormous, overwhelming desire, and joy, and power which you cannot control, which controls you.”

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Author:James A. Baldwin

Quote by James A. Baldwin

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