Quote by James Baldwin

If you're treated a certain way you become a certain kind of person. If certain things are described to you as being real they're real for you whether they're real or not.

If you're treated a certain way you become a certain kind of

Summary

This quote implies that our perception of reality is influenced by how we are treated and the information we are exposed to. It suggests that the way others treat us can shape our beliefs and behaviors, and that our understanding of what is real is based on the way things are described to us, regardless of their actual truth. In essence, our experiences and the information we receive have a significant impact on shaping our perspective and defining our reality.

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By James Baldwin

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