Today is the birthday of James Arthur Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – November 30, 1987), writer and civil rights activist."Fires can't be made with dead embers, nor can enthusiasm be stirred by spiritless men. Enthusiasm in our daily work lightens effort and turns even labor into pleasant tasks." - James Baldwin
"The questions which one asks oneself begin, at least, to illuminate the world, and become one's key to the experience of others." - James Baldwin
"It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." - James Baldwin
"I've always believed that you can think positive just as well as you can think negative." - James Baldwin
"Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours." - James Baldwin
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