A Quote by James Baldwin on art, indifference, talent, and world

It is only because the world looks on his talent with such a frightening indifference that the artist is compelled to make his talent important.

James Baldwin : American writer & civil rights leader
James Baldwin (1924 - 1987)
 
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ItsWill said

James Baldwin is a wonderful essayist, a man whom I feel brings out the best in the form. Thank you, whoever put this inspirational quote into this virtual social community.