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James A. Baldwin Quotes

Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.
James A. Baldwin

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Date of Birth:
August 2, 1924
Date of Death:
December 1, 1987
Nationality:
American
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Quote Keywords: Doing, Done, Interrupted, Others, Say, Those, Usually, Who Dictionary Links: Doing, Done, Interrupted, Say, Those, Who
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