Quote by James Baldwin

Confronted with the impossibility of remaining faithful to one's beliefs, and the equal impossibility of becoming free of them, one can be driven to the most inhuman excesses.

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Summary

This quote suggests that when individuals are confronted with the dilemma of either remaining committed to their beliefs or trying to free themselves from them, they can be compelled to engage in extreme or inhumane actions. It reflects the struggle and dichotomy between the desire for loyalty to beliefs and the desire for personal freedom. The quote highlights the potential negative consequences that can emerge when individuals grapple with this internal conflict and the lengths to which they may go in order to resolve it.

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Belief

By James Baldwin

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