They hate because they fear, and they fear because they feel that the …

Richard Wright
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They hate because they fear, and they fear because they feel that the deepest feelings of their lives are being assaulted and outraged. And they do not know why; they are powerless pawns in a blind play of social forces. ✨ Richard Wright (1991). Works
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They hate because they fear, and they fear because they feel that the deepest feelings of their lives are being assaulted and outraged. And they do not know why; they are powerless pawns in a blind play of social forces. ✨ Richard Wright (1991). Works

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