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There is a reason, after all, that some people wish to colonize the moon, and others dance before it as before an ancient friend.
— James Baldwin
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "There is a reason, after all, that some people wish to colonize the moon, and others dance before it as before an ancient friend." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About James Baldwin
James Arthur Baldwin (2 August 1924 – 1 December 1987) was an American novelist, short story writer, playwright, essayist, and social critic.
About James Baldwin
James Arthur Baldwin (2 August 1924 – 1 December 1987) was an American novelist, short story writer, playwright, essayist, and social critic.
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