The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing …

James A. Baldwin
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The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose. ✨ Collected Essays, Vol. 2. Book by James A. Baldwin, 1998.
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The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose. ✨ Collected Essays, Vol. 2. Book by James A. Baldwin, 1998.

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