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Quote by James A. Baldwin

“I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So are we all.”

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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