James Baldwin on courage

“Nothing is more desirable than to be released from an affliction, but nothing is more frightening than to be divested of a crutch.”~James Baldwin

Ok, I'll play.

"It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." --James Baldwin


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The man had a truly humbling intellect. And, as it happens, had some quite nice / interesting portraits taken. Sorry I can't quote the man at present; with luck I will be able to remedy that tomorrow!