James Baldwin Quotes

The writer's greed is appalling. He wants, or seems to want, everything and practically everybody, in another sense, and at the same time, he needs no one at all.

James Baldwin

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

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It is not scientifically possible to accurately predict the outcome of an action. To suggest otherwise runs contrary to historical experience and the nature of war.

Jim Mattis

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When I was 15, I got a job at the first Hollister that opened up.

Jessica Stroup

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I always admired Stanley Kubrick for the fact that he managed to beat the system somehow. I think he kind of had it all figured out.

Joel Coen

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I don't think anybody can create in a space where they don't feel comfortable.

Amy Sherald

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As soon as I check into a hotel, I get butt naked and I watch super trash TV like 'Storage Wars' and 'The Bachelor.'

Mary Lambert

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Love lasts only for months, sometimes only for minutes. But if you like somebody, it's for a lifetime!

Mickey Rooney

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Diets are a scam.

Michael Moore

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I still want to do features, but on my own terms.

Dee Rees

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In my house every Sunday, everybody was cleaning the house. There was always music, and everybody was dancing, sometimes naked, around the house. Not hippie, but very free.

Penelope Cruz

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The luxury for me is that I've spent already several millions of dollars across the district getting people to know who I am... So, my name ID is really, really high.

Pete Gallego

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Unless people who voted for unionist parties are suddenly going to vote for a united Ireland, which I don't believe will happen, a border poll will be defeated.

Leo Varadkar

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There's not an orchestra in the world that doesn't have weaknesses. None of us can play everything well. The repertoire is just too big.

Leonard Slatkin

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