James Baldwins Quotes & Sayings

What is an artist? He's a man who has antennae, who knows how to hook up to the currents which are in atmosphere, in the cosmos. — Henry Miller

Any situation was better faced with an empty bladder, a clean body, and a lack of morning breath. — Jeaniene Frost

I'm reaching 87, trying to keep fit, presenting a vigorous figure, and it's an effort, and is it worth the effort? I laugh at myself trying to keep a bold front. It's become my habit. I just carry on. — Lee Kuan Yew

On the other hand, winning awards is cool. Aside from the warm fuzzy, it creates publicity, and that helps spread the word about the book.
Plus, this award was a plaque of some sort. I could have used that for all sorts of things. Obviously it would be useful for decorating the barren walls of my house and intimidating my enemies, but that's just for starters. — Patrick Rothfuss

When people thank you for doing something, you begin to realize how truly blessed you were to have been put in that position. — Jason Varitek

I have never quite grasped the worry about the power of the press. After all, it speaks with a thousand voices, in constant dissonance. — Eric Sevareid

Politicians and corporations have always placed economic interests above moral interests. This is now hurting the entire planet. — Marianne Thieme