Famous quote by James Weldon Johnson

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"The Southern whites are in many respects a great people. Looked at from a certain point of view, they are picturesque. If one will put oneself in a romantic frame of mind, one can admire their notions of chivalry and bravery and justice"

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This quote is written / told by James Weldon Johnson between June 17, 1871 and June 26, 1938. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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