James Baldwin — "I am not a pessimist. I am a witness."
I am not a pessimist. I am a witness.
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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.
Date: Approx. 1960s-1980s
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