"American history is longer, larger, more various, more beautiful, and more terrible than anything anyone has ever said about it"
- James A. Baldwin
About this Quote
In this quote, James A. Baldwin reviews American history and conveys a multifaceted viewpoint of the country's past. By stating that American history is "longer, bigger, more different, more gorgeous, and more dreadful than anything anyone has actually ever stated about it," Baldwin emphasizes the enormity and intricacy of the topic. It suggests that previous stories or conversations about American history have actually stopped working to catch its complete magnitude. The contrasting adjectives utilized, such as "beautiful" and "horrible," show the range of experiences and occasions that have actually formed the nation gradually. Baldwin stresses that American history includes both remarkable accomplishments and unpleasant chapters, highlighting the requirement for a detailed understanding of this detailed tapestry.
This quote is written / told by James A. Baldwin between August 2, 1924 and December 1, 1987. He was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 51 other quotes.
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"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
