Quote by James A. Baldwin

I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So are we all.

I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, cert

Summary

This quote suggests that while our individual identities are shaped by external factors such as time, circumstances, and history, they do not completely define who we are. It implies that there is a deeper essence within each of us that transcends our past or present, suggesting a sense of inherent individuality and complexity. It also implies that this concept applies universally, asserting that everyone possesses more to their being than what external influences have crafted.

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