Quotes of James Baldwin

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We take our shape, it is true, within and against that cage of reality bequeathed us at our birth; and yet is precisely through our dependence on this reality that we are most endlessly betrayed.

- James Baldwin

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“ The only shortcut I have found to life is to sharpen my teeth on the bones of the wise. ”

- Vic Stah Milien

“ I never want to change so much that people can't recognize me. ”

- Taylor Swift

“ Your best creative assets do not occur unless you do a mental shift. You have to be in a positive frame of mind because inspiration is fleeting. I walk to work for inspiration and to clear my mind. ”

- Ron Ben Israel

“ Visionary decisionmaking happens at the intersection of intuition and logic. ”

- Gandhi

“ I am not an optimist, but a great believer of hope. ”

- Nelson Mandela

“ Willingness to show we are interested in our children’s needs takes the burden and worries off their minds. It shows compassion on our end, and it builds trust on their end. ”

- Charlena E. Jackson

“ All for one and one for all. ”

- Alexandre Dumas

“ If you care about someone enough, you’ll always be there for them no matter what. ”

- Roy T. Bennett

“ There are men so philosophical that they can see humor in their own toothaches. But there has never lived a man so philosophical that he could see the toothache in his own humor. ”

- H. L. Mencken

“ When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful. ”

- Eric Thomas

“ I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward. ”

- Charlotte Bronte

“ A blooming relationship even if it’s someone else’s, makes me so happy and reinstates my faith in love... ”

- Nitya Prakash

“ Often, we fabricate the people we love to make loving them more palatable; the fictionalized version of them reduces the awareness of truth. ”

- RJ Intindola

“ Relationships are like Rome difficult to start out, incredible during the prosperity of the 'golden age', and unbearable during the fall. Then, a new kingdom will come along and the whole process will repeat itself until you come across a kingdom like Egypt... that thrives, and continues to flourish. This kingdom will become your best friend, your soul mate, and your love. ”

- Helen Keller

“ The pillow looked astonished, wondering what ended the late night river that used to run through it, but only he knows that she is the reason ”

- Ismaaciil C. Ubax

“ Sometimes what seems so right turns out wrong and what seems so wrong turns out right. What do I call this phenomenon? Life. ”

- Charles F. Glassman

“ Nothing that is perfect can be taught ”

- Mike Stagnitta

“ If you suddenly stumble upon the right door, you will not be able to recognize that it is right. ”

- Osho

“ Family where life begins & love never ends. ”

- Unknown

“ Be Brave, Be Bold! Never allow fear to dictate your choices. Use your VOICE & trust in your abilities. ”

- Rosalie Bardo

“ A good idea always attracts other good ideas. ”

- Patrick Ness

“ The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. ”

- Socrates

“ When you love someone, you say their name different. Like it's safe inside your mouth. ”

- Jodi Picoult

“ Anything that makes weak physically, intellectually and spiritually, reject it as poison. ”

- Swami Vivekananda