Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page James Baldwin Quote “The price one pays for pursuing any profession, or calling, is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.” ~ James Baldwin (1924-1987) Novelist, Essayist, and Playwright Constitution , Freedom , Government , Liberty , Politics , Religion , Society , Tolerance Ratings and Comments Reply Mike,, Norwalk 3/13/25 Accurate enough when considering the focus of the quote. Staying within the focused parameters, there are many exceptions. Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 3/13/25 In the fledgling being that we represent any profession or calling is in its infancy, directing you the practitioner to realize that the so called "ugly" side is actually a great opportunity for the practitioner to make great refinements to any professional practice. Reply E Archer, NYC 3/14/25 The real question is what will you do once you see the ugly side... SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This James Baldwin quote is found in these categories: Constitution quotes Freedom quotes Government quotes Liberty quotes Politics quotes Religion quotes Society quotes Tolerance quotes About James Baldwin Bio of James Baldwin Quotations by James Baldwin Books by/about James Baldwin James Baldwin videos James Baldwin on Wikipedia Astrological chart for James Baldwin