I am not a pessimist. I am a witness.
Novelist, essayist, civil rights
A widely quoted statement reflecting his role as an observer and truth-teller of American society, particularly regarding race and justice, emphasizing his commitment to documenting reality.
Approx. 1960s-1980s
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"The whole language of love, in this country, is terribly debased."
Controversial"I don't know what most white people in this country feel. I can only speak for myself, and I can say that I have loved very few white people in my life."
Humorous"The root of the matter is that the white man has projected onto the Negro that which he despises, fears, and wishes to avoid in himself."
Controversial"The world is not a pleasant place to be without someone to love."
Strange & Unusual"One of the things that I think makes me a good writer is that I'm a good listener."
Humorous