Quote by James Baldwin

I have never seen myself as a spokesman. I am a witness. In the church in which I was raised you were supposed to bear witness to the truth. Now, later on, you wonder what in the world the truth is, but you do know what a lie is.

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This quote reflects the perspective of the speaker who sees themselves not as a spokesperson but as a witness. Having grown up in a religious background, they were taught to bear witness to the truth. While they may question the concept of truth as they grow older, they still have a clear understanding of what falsehoods are. The quote suggests that the speaker values honesty and integrity in their role as an observer rather than actively advocating for a particular viewpoint.

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By James Baldwin

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