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Chezzie is Currently Reading

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Sacred Pleasure: Sex, Myth and the Politics of the Body

by Riane Eisler

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May 25, 2022 04:19PM

Chezzie’s Quotes

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”
― Robert Jones Jr.

tags: bigotry, disagreement, human-rights, human-rights-violations, incorrect-attribution, love, quote-by-robert-jones

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“The subtle and deadly change of heart that might occur in you would be involved with the realization that a civilization is not destroyed by wicked people; it is not necessary that people be wicked but only that they be spineless.”
― James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time

tags: apathy, cowardice, evil

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“The role of the artist is exactly the same as the role of the lover. If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don’t see.”
― James Baldwin

tags: artists, exposing, love, lovers, sharing, truth

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“A solid routine fosters a well-worn groove for one’s mental energies and helps stave off the tyranny of moods.”
― Mason Currey, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work

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“Precisely at the point when you begin to develop a conscience you must find yourself at war with your society.”
― James Baldwin

tags: inspirational-life, philosophical

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