James Baldwin on Love and Sexuality

[@trotr42069]

"Nobody, no man and no woman, is precisely what they think they are, love is where you find it, and you don't know where it will carry you".

[@trotr42069]

Saif Qalum lmao

[@kevinmatherest8519]

Love is where you find it? So accept anything that comes your way including same sex attraction as did Baldwin - no thanks.

[@meganantonich3769]

Love is an action; not a feeling. Therefore we can be surprised when we find someone showing us love. It could be as simple as a random act of kindness. Sex does not equal love, but it can be a form of expressing love.

[@jayscribe7547]

That’s so deep, profound

[@jayscribe7547]

kevin matherest he said no one is precisely who they think they are. If your attracted to someone of the same sex maybe ur not who you think u r. Baldwin is brilliant

[@MisteRRYouTuby]

"If you can't love anybody, you are dangerous; 'cause you have no way of learning humility." ~James Baldwin

[@jayscribe7547]

This is so profound

[@MisteRRYouTuby]

@@jayscribe7547 Those words are his legacy. Never forget that truth.

[@lovelyla85]

Wow!!!

[@rporther]

I observe ( without a final inference ) that many persons are conditioned by words and terms that they do not know the meaning of ; I mean literally examining the dictionary ( not Google search results ) , the thesaurus and whatever available documents there are i.e. RESEARCHING and analysing the source of the meaning of words and terms. These words and terms trigger mental 'responses', I dare say most times we are unaware of. The above statement IS profound... but it is not original. If one had to marry another person that you or any other person deems 'perfect' , then truly how does one cultivate patience, and yes humility, submission, trust, faith ; these tenets that say to another that indeed ..." I am loved " ? Careful now , with my next proffering.... it is written in the bible but regrettably the meaning of the words, church, religion, religiosity et al are understood erroneously by many and I mean the approximate 7.8bn persons rotating as we speak around the earth's axis. You may discover, for yourself that the great philosophers , the profound quips and quotes by great thinkers are nothing new nor unique under the sun. A theologian may pontificate but not necessarily yield or humble himself or herself to the self testing of the theories they profess.

[@DanielM1224]

I love myself...does that count? jk

[@enzomthethwa5861]

JB rolls eyes: "At one time..." LMAO

[@samuellavon4846]

Right! It's still here!

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

What a beautiful man. What a great gift he is to us all. He makes such brilliance seem effortless and common, but we all know, too well, it is not.

[@jayscribe7547]

Jeff Freeman his insight is unbelievable

[@deelite732]

Truest shit I read for 2019

[@mwaambigmbuui874]

Thank you Jeff! He's terrifically phenomenal!!

[@StCloud-ns7vt]

" your'e dangerous; you have no way of learning humility. no way of learning that other people suffer" I think this is also that same for racism. Baldwin speaking is everything for me; i'm so grateful for him. Baldwin, Marsha P Johnson, Bayard Rustin and Fred Hampton , among others, are oracles. Like beyond, beyond transcendent..

[@jayscribe7547]

Thorium Gallery that statement also speaks to all those mass shooters who are socially disconnected

[@50iraqidinar]

James Gray Its value is multifaceted and, yes, subjective. You're probably referring to the centrality of heterosexual union in perpetuating a certain kind of social order, in extending family lineages. Maybe this is an order that you consider superior, necessary, or just natural. But there is the purpose of a thing, and then there is its value. Speaking as an atheist, it's always astonished me that people who can ostensibly recognize the origin of human sexuality in deterministic evolutionary processes still routinely fall into the trap of investing this particular function of sex with metaphysical or ethical significance. I'm talking about atheist homophobes of course. It's one of very few recourses they have. I have nothing to really say to those coming at it from a religious perspective. In short, sexuality can be used to bring people together, to strengthen bonds of love. Not just to create babies. And the former is not constrained by the participants' biological sex. Let's not make the fallacy of investing a thing as vicious and cruel and indifferent as nature with any kind of moral importance. Nature is a tool for the flourishing of man, I believe. Not vice versa. Where it can be overcome, via culture or technology, for the betterment of society or the individual, we should not get wrapped up in what I call ''moral superstition." 'Nature' is a mirage, it means nothing.

[@stanleycurry6434]

Sex is not Love, nor does Love explore sexuality. Without any doubt,Love and it's expression is transcendental and therefore spiritual.

[@jayscribe7547]

Thorium Gallery I co-sign

[@amez643]

Bruh he predicted incels

[@LAZISH]

Giovanni's Room is an amazing novel. Had a chance to read it last year. That was a trip. Not even native speaker, but every sentence and page touched me to the core. Also, beautifully written!!!!!

[@groovi35]

Exactly!

[@deed5049]

"People's attitudes don't change simply because the law changes."

[@rachelgarber1423]

I read almost all of his books and donated them to a predominantly Black high school in Philadelphia where I live

[@ashvathsrinath573]

that is really lovely!!!Man I'm in a good mood!!!

[@kagisomokgotho4132]

good for you

[@maryetuk7628]

I love this man.

[@jayscribe7547]

Mary Etuk yup

[@nathaliecalvin]

I was literally thinking the same thing

[@Frijolero18]

My precise response too.

[@enzomthethwa5861]

I love him too!!!

[@magic3061]

An amazing human being.

[@ianmartinezcassmeyer]

The face of a man who has seen, thought, and felt so much of life. Yet, even at that age and after enduring so much, he still had such insight to share.

[@maryamkim1281]

His beauty is breath-taking.

[@karlpj1]

Well, he is quite ugly. But when he opens his mouth and start to talk he becomes one of the most beautiful people I know. And then you only can see his beauty. I think he is one of the few people that create that effect.

[@commbir5148]

@@karlpj1 Get the fuck out calling anyone, let alone James Baldwin, ugly. You think you made this deep point but really you just tossed out one of the more basic schoolyard insults.

[@nellekzer7148]

Maryam Kim this comment 😭

[@rmoalxa]

@@karlpj1 He wasn't ugly.

[@madeleine8662]

@@commbir5148 beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@MrWalkdawg]

I am 47 years old. I have just recently, as of maybe 1 hear ago discovered who James Baldwin was. Every lecture I have heard of his since I feel like I’m either James Reincarnated or I have always understood we are all just humans. No I am not gay, but why does it matter if we can agree to enjoy the human experience on earth together, through love and not hate. I understood his very foundations as a child and l am at awe that there was a prominent speaker and writer who was before my time that thought the same way as I.

[@matbelli]

How amazing he was. Razorsharp insight.

[@jayscribe7547]

Mathias Belli so sharp it cuts

[@pavarotti744]

Mavis does her best...she's in the presence of one of the greatest minds, human beings, that we are ever likely to have had the privilege of hearing.

[@jayscribe7547]

john m yes

[@jayscribe7547]

john m Amen

[@JustJRR]

Goodness. When you talk about being profound, this is just it for me.

[@intherapture]

We said "At one time?" at the same moment. Conscious kindred spirit, rest in power

[@arlo247]

Absolutely love this man. Always have always will

[@jayscribe7547]

arlo247 he was amazing

[@samsunggs6230]

'Love is where you find it.' Brillant...sublime

[@enzomthethwa5861]

This is the first time I've heard JB speak explicitly on homosexuality. I am encouraged from hearing his thoughts.

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

"It never went anywhere."

[@Zaidemeit]

The inexhaustible ordeal of educating about the most basic tenets of what it means to be Human; which is, "Learning to love one another"!!!

[@LivSal22]

Wow! Exceptional, articulate, communicative, composed. I love you James. Love is where we find it...we don’t know where it will take us! To infinity and beyond! #OneLove 🌈🦄✊🏾

[@omontoslim]

I can listen to this man all day everyday, such wisdom

[@jayscribe7547]

Baldwin was so profoundly eloquent he should be required reading. She cant keep up with his brillance

[@mongopoe5099]

Never ever heard of this man until now at 18.

[@mongopoe5099]

Teaching of natives, slavery, were also not discussed until i was 17.

[@electricrussellette]

Why do you have to attack her as part of your praise for him? What's the point, it's just an interview.

[@lydiaboyd7629]

National treasure!!!

[@lydiaboyd7629]

Would love to have hung around with him for a day.... but then what would I do with him! ? He is beyond words !! Love this man!

[@talibu3685]

Love is something that can't be explained, but how wonderful it's is to listen to someone try an explain it. Nothing to do with the physical act but just Love in its most beautiful of reality. I never heard this from him but now its forever apart of me.

[@ragantate3995]

One of my favorite people of all time. Period.

[@enzomthethwa5861]

Agreed

[@sharonazar1]

He was so brilliant. His work is full of poetry, beauty and Love...

[@Trund27]

This man is a gift to the world.

[@rmoalxa]

I've just discovered this man. I love his voice and his insight.

[@jayscribe7547]

Yes!

[@gustavgnoettgen]

OMG where can I purchase a smile like his? I feel the urge to throw millions at him for no reason.

[@madeleine8662]

saaaame

[@martinpriestley7922]

What a great man, and an honest man.

[@christophershrimplin1849]

The world needs to hear this ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jcs7698]

Truly a once in a lifetime gift, to our human race.

[@m3mn0nYT]

Jimmy was wonderful, was splendid.

[@KMINES007]

I am in love with truth

[@beemonique8466]

Me too....however, millions are not.

[@corneliuswhite5139]

God I love this Man.

[@ladygreenlife]

I love this man!

[@avisakibaleibolatagane2102]

coming from this man...just plain awesome 🏳️‍🌈

[@willfeen]

I love him. He is so honest and emotional

[@marcjrobson]

eloquent. erudite. excellent interview.

[@antararaichowdhury2354]

Can somebody share the link or details of the longer interview?

[@StephenS-2024]

Yes, but this brilliant individual is no doubt speaking about authentic love. Not to be confused, as it is so often, with delusional, self-interested, maladaptive behavior disguised as love.

[@lmitchell477]

Hes so dope..im late to the game, but Im here now

[@faliciarisaac1428]

Mr. Baldwin made an interesting point..."When a man or woman can't love they have no chance at knowing humility or having empathy for another..."

[@naimaismail4356]

Very eye opening. He was brilliant.

[@mirandacadena]

TE AMO JAMES BALDWIN

[@Aaron-sg8br]

Very powerful idea of love...

[@Siriuan]

James Baldwin. Where ever you are. Come save us please. Reincarnate, rise from the dead, come out of hiding... Just come back..

[@broduscrowell537]

Everybody makes mistakes even wise men to know that you've made a mistake and correct is wisdom.

[@joannabrinkley8266]

Love is terrifying, if you are doing it right😉 it’s supposed to expand and engage all that you are...freely without contingent/conditions

[@davidirving8669]

A man of wisdom and truth. When you read him, the truth stands right in front of you and smacks you on the face, gently. If he were alive today, I would attend every one of his appearances that I could. The Bible needs to add another book called "The Book Of Truth From the Prophet James Baldwin".

[@brandonwolf3046]

This was is still relevant today

[@ladybuggsingleton5572]

A true poet..rip

[@joshocean675]

James Baldwin IS KING

[@thegodblogger3812]

His intellect was intoxicating

[@scorpion777silvermoon3]

I love the way he spoke and he wrote in same manner

[@heinrichvon]

What a great man!

[@user-jr3xx2hh4d]

He's so underrated

[@WillScarlet1991]

What year was this ?

[@CV-ix8ls]

Genius and so sensitive 🤍

[@heyheyheyhey2120]

If you lie about love, you lie about everything. ❣️

[@richonelove3572]

you're right things must focus on his love love can take it anywhere it doesn't matter if you want to love with the man you want to love with the woman the love is powerful and that is what we're missing from this universe

[@TheThingThatMakeForPeace]

Interviewer is underrated

[@DJsaima]

Oh my.... I love you Mr Baldwin

[@matheusrizzi86]

Love is where you find it

[@Eelah3]

Is the full interview on KZbin? If so what is the name of it? What’s the women’s name that interview him?

[@crizish]

JB....so awesome.

[@stephenrees7041]

Where can you find the whole interview

[@sonteesontee4227]

Read "The Fire Next Time" by Baldwin. You will never be the same.

[@rberliner6680]

“Love is where you find it...”

[@gabrielsyed9792]

"There is no god and we are his prophets." - would certainly apply to this beautiful man.

[@jamesmack3314]

I love listening to him...so succinct

[@tammylane2964]

Humans are only capable of loving those they deem worthy of it.no one should tell anyone who or how they can love.but for someone to say that they love everyone is not only lying to themselves but will distort the meaning of it.its humanily impossible to love everyone unless the meaning of love is as simple as saying hello and we all know it's far more complicated than that.

[@kingrobthegreat7446]

There is hardly any more love in the world left anymore. If you tell a woman nowadays that you lover her, she will run for the hills. Your better off being alone forever. It's the only way to protect yourself.

[@anniekarinarichardson5638]

Do you think, How was forward this man? After reading one of him book and realizing that was only 1956.

[@khaossecond]

Ele parece um vôzinho de praça q fica conversando com todo mundo q senta perto dele, acho ele muito fofo

[@MM-dv9hp]

Love is love...

[@sonuEEE]

What a beautiful man

[@gabbana1993]

Which year is that?

[@9mmwaffle.]

What interview is this? 🤔

[@9mmwaffle.]

Mavis Nicholson

[@betholivia99]

What interview is this?

[@SEmme-ov6yy]

Such a wise man

[@redemptionfaithtv]

Human wisdom at its best. God's wisdom on a whole other level though. Biblical underatanding of love is paramount. 1Corinth. 13

[@fothgt]

Andre Marq You cant quote that chapter of Saint Paul without reading his letter to believers in Rome as well as the first 12 chapters of letter cited.

[@dianaapplehead8815]

Who is he? Standing for what?

[@itsthehumor95]

Who is this woman? I've seen her have some pretty solid interviews with people

[@lucyarque2946]

so truthful

[@madeleine8662]

isn't she the same interviewer who talked with bowie about his bisexuality?

[@rellyrob7062]

A brilliant man

[@noahwinston3282]

You absolutely right James, one should never tell another human being about who they should and should not love. Yes, people should be honest. The civil rights movement that you were apart of, was merely a movement where black men such as yourself can have a sexual relationship with white folks. I believe in honesty too as long it is not hurting others.

[@dinakindred]

I most certainly agree

[@mimiekona]

Beautiful

[@maysa007robinson5]

James is the shit!!!!!

[@jessetorres5461]

He remimds me of an old Dave Chappell

[@DaneDreBoi9x]

Chapelle doesn't have the range to even be considered anywhere near the level of Baldwin

[@c-core9219]

⭐ Lol You will never know how desperate / Lonely you are until you fall in love . If you want to find ,Do fall inlove.

[@MrTechman01]

...And if you Lie About THAT!.....you will lie about Everything!

[@Cassernn]

“The indian was you”

[@lamanade9789]

transcendent intelligence

[@babygorilla4233]

time to spend some audible credits.

[@thespeedjunkieo2904]

This what lil Wayne will look like in 2045

[@oliviamarsh7973]

my heart

[@arricammarques1955]

"Imagine James, debating with Donald Trump"