To discover the exact location of a 'thing' is a simple matter of factual research. To discover the exact location of a person: where to locate the self?

To discover the exact location of a 'thing' is a simple matter of factual research. To discover the exact location of a person: where to locate the self?

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The solitude of writing is also quite frightening. It's quite close to madness, one just disappears for a day and loses touch.

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A truly living human being cannot remain neutral.

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I would be guilty only if I were innocent of working to destroy racism in my country.

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I am an African. I am white. I, in my humble way, and others in their much more brave way, have earned that right.

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I'm an atheist. I wouldn't even call myself an agnostic. I am an atheist.

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Death is really the mystery of life, isn't it?

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You can't change a regime on the basis of compassion. There's got to be something harder.

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I don't cry. Unfortunately, I seem rather short of tears, so my sorrows have to stay inside me.

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