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“What is dangerous about tranquillizers is that whatever peace of mind they bring is a packaged peace of mind. Where you buy a pill and buy peace of mind with it, you get conditioned to cheap solutions instead of deep ones.”

Quote by Max Lerner

Book:The Unfinished Country

Work

The Unfinished Country

This novel delves into the complexities of a nation in the midst of transformation, examining the impact of political turmoil and societal shifts on its people and landscape. more

Author

Max Lerner was an accomplished American journalist and writer, renowned for his insightful reporting on international affairs throughout much of the 20th century. more

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