I don't like people who like me because I'm a Negro; neither do I like people who find in the same accident grounds for contempt. I love America more than any other country in the world$$$ and$$$ exactly for this reason$$$ I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually. I think all theories are suspect$$$ that the finest principles may have to be modified$$$ or may even be pulverized by the demands of life$$$ and that one must find$$$ therefore$$$ one's own moral center and move through the world hoping that this center will guide one aright. I consider that I have many responsibilities$$$ but none greater than this: to last$$$ as Hemingway says$$$ and get my work done.I want to be an honest man and a good writer.
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