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Quote by James A. Baldwin

“It is very nearly impossible... to become an educated person in a country so distrustful of the independent mind.”

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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