Quote by James Baldwin

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of acknowledging and confronting problems or challenges. It suggests that although not all things can be changed, progress is impossible unless these issues are acknowledged and confronted head-on. By facing and addressing these difficulties, individuals or societies can begin to take the necessary steps towards finding solutions or making improvements. This quote emphasizes the essential first step of confronting the reality of a situation before any transformation or change can occur.

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By James Baldwin

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