Understanding comes hard to persons of high rank who are accustomed to phony lifestyles that involve no daily work.

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This quote by the famous writer, James Baldwin, is a reference to the difficulty of understanding those who live in difficult circumstances. For example, it is difficult for those who live in castles and palaces to understand the daily struggle of those who live in shacks and hovels.

Source: Hiroshima Notes

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