Quote by James Baldwin

People pay for what they do, and still more for what they have allowed themselves to become. And they pay for it very simply; by the lives they lead.

People pay for what they do, and still more for what they ha

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals bear the consequences of their actions and, to an even greater extent, the repercussions of who they have chosen to become. The payment is made through the way they live their lives. It implies that people are responsible for their decisions and the paths they follow, and they ultimately pay for the choices they make and the character they cultivate.

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Inspirational

By James Baldwin

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