James Arthur Baldwin Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Arthur Baldwin.

James Arthur Baldwin (1924-1987) was an influential American novelist, essayist, and civil rights activist. Born in Harlem, New York City, Baldwin's works explored themes of racial and social injustice with profound insight and eloquence. Some of his notable works include "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "Notes of a Native Son," and "The Fire Next Time," which played a significant role in shaping conversations about race relations in the United States. Baldwin's writing reflected his own experiences growing up in an oppressive society and his uncompromising quest for equality and justice. His literary contributions continue to resonate and inspire generations.

Life is tragic simply because the earth turns and the sun in

Life is tragic simply because the earth turns and the sun inexorably rises and sets, and one day, for each of us, the sun will go down for the last, last time.

James Arthur Baldwin

Life Earth

The face of a lover is an unknown, precisely because it is i

The face of a lover is an unknown, precisely because it is invested with so much of oneself. It is a mystery, containing, like all mysteries, the possibility of torment.

James Arthur Baldwin

Love Mystery