People who believe that they are strong-willed and the masters of their destiny can only continue to believe this by becoming specialists in self-deception. (James Baldwin)

People who believe that they are strong-willed and the masters of their destiny can only continue to believe this by becoming specialists in self-deception.

James Baldwin

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