James Baldwin — "The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose."
The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.
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From his essay collection 'Nobody Knows My Name: More Notes of a Native Son,' speaking to the desperation and potential for violence that arises from extreme marginalization and lack of hope.
Date: 1961
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