Quote by James Baldwin

It is rare indeed that people give. Most people guard and keep; they suppose that it is they themselves and what they identify with themselves that they are guarding and keeping, whereas what they are actually guarding and keeping is their system of reality and what they assume themselves to be.

It is rare indeed that people give. Most people guard and ke

Summary

This quote suggests that people are more inclined to hold onto possessions, ideas, and beliefs rather than engage in acts of giving. Many individuals mistakenly believe that they are protecting and preserving their own identity and possessions. However, the deeper truth is that they are primarily safeguarding their perception of reality and the image they have constructed of themselves. Rather than embracing generosity and selflessness, many individuals choose to cling to their perceived reality and sense of self.

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By James Baldwin

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