10 Quotes from James Baldwin that will actually change your life

Born on  August 2, 1924, James Baldwin was an African-American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic.

Regarded as one of the greatest writer in history, Baldwin was a brave and intelligent man who championed the rights of black people.

Known for his cutting, unequivocal writing about race relations in America, here are 10 quotes from him that will actually change your life.

1. Real change is important:

2. Avoid people who have nothing to loose:

3. Disrespect people and you disrespect yourself:

4. Books are important:

5. Stay woke:

6. Everything you aim for will surely become yours:

7. Wake up and stop pandering to white people's narrative of us:

8. Children will imitate what they see:

9. Love is war:

10. Ignorance plus power is evil

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