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Murray Kempton was a prominent American journalist known for his insightful and critical writing. Born on December 16, 1917, and passing away on May 5, 1997, Kempton's career spanned several decades, during which he covered a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, and the arts. His work was characterized by its depth of analysis and commitment to social justice.

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“Each of us lives with a sword over his head. There are those who can ignore its shadow and those who cannot. Those who cannot are not necessarily better than those who can. But they are the creators of the special myth of their time, because any myth is the creation of the very few who cannot bear reality.”

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Book:Part of Our Time: Some Ruins & Monuments of the Thirties

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“A revolution requires of its leaders a record of unbroken infallibility; if they do not possess it, they are expected to invent it.”

Ifs Leader Records Revolution Expected Unbroken Infallibility

Book:Part of Our Time: Some Ruins and Monuments of the Thirties

Source: Part of Our Time: Some Ruins and Monuments of the Thirties

“Every social war is a battle between the very few on both sides who care and who fire their shots across a crowd of spectators.”

War Care Social Sides Fire Revolution Battle Shots Crowds Both Sides Who Cares Spectators

Book:Part of Our Time: Some Ruins and Monuments of the Thirties

Source: Part of Our Time: Some Ruins and Monuments of the Thirties

About the Author

Born: December 16, 1917
Died: May 5, 1997
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 26

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