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James Baldwin Quotes

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

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: August 2, 1924 - December 1, 1987

Topics

History Time I Am Me More Made

Kids still can be said to live in their own little world. Even if their parents are helicoptering around them, assigning play dates and so forth, I think they're still living in some sense of their own little perceptual worlds.

Live Parents World Think Play Said

If you're a guitarist, you should not be intimidated by using your instrument as a synthesizer, but you shouldn't feel that you have to own one, either.

Feel You Own Guitarist Your Either

My dad worked all sorts of jobs when I was growing up and finally ended up as a surveyor; my mum delivers meals to old folk around where we live. We didn't have much money when I was growing up, but I had a very happy childhood.

Michelle Dockery

Live Money Childhood Happy Growing

For Christians, faith is a precious good, the most valuable personal and social resource. When it is left untapped, the common good suffers - not just the particular interests of Christians.

Good Faith Personal Precious Left

I grew up in a musical family, but nobody was a professional musician.

Family Professional Nobody Up Grew

I'm one of the baddest, hardest-hitting heavyweights in the business. Right here from Alabama, baby.

Business Baby Right Alabama Here

I weep at everything.

Everything Weep

It's easier for fans to consume one or two songs at a time. Not everybody buys records, so some songs can get overlooked.

Time Two Fans Get Records Easier

My hope is that if I take good care of my skin and use Botox, I won't have to use anything else.

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Good Hope Care Skin Anything Take

I can not think of any circumstances in which advertising would not be an evil.

Arnold J. Toynbee

Evil Advertising Think I Can Would

The Gulf Coast has the potential to create a culinary raw ingredient paradise that smart cooks can capitalize on.

Smart Potential Paradise Create Raw

One reason most people never stop thinking is that mental frenzy keeps us from having to see the upsetting aspects of our lives. If I'm constantly brooding about my children or career, I won't notice that I'm lonely. If I grapple continuously with logistical problems, I can avoid contemplating little issues like, say, my own mortality.

Children People Problems Thinking

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