Al Swanson

“There is no conqueror, but Allah,” it said. Perhaps, but could not Allah’s disciples put more emphasis on conquering ignorance, intolerance, hate and cruelty, than stoning women and putting infidels to the sword?”
― James Baldwin, Across Islands and Oceans

“The world over, an angry person sees corruption wherever he looks, while the thoughtful person sees beauty.”
― James Baldwin, Across Islands and Oceans

“Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.”
― H.L. Mencken, Prejudices First Series