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“As people get their opinions so largely from the newspapers they read... But the Press is not free, the newspapers are owned by rich men.”

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George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 - November 2, 1950) was an Irish-British playwright, critic, and socialist. He is renowned for his satirical and witty dramatic works. more

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