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The Price of Freedom

An in-depth examination of the sacrifices and challenges faced by individuals and societies in their quest for freedom. more

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Eve Curie

Eve Curie, born on December 6, 1904, in Poland, and passed away on October 22, 2007, in France. She is the daughter of the renowned physicist Marie Curie and also a notable writer. Known for her unique literary talent and profound understanding of her mother, Eve Curie has left a lasting impression with her works. more

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“Since the time of the ancient Greeks a democracy has depended on its philosophers and creative artists. It can only flourish by continuous probing, prodding, and questioning of the social conditions under which man exists and tries to better himself. One of the first moves of a dictatorship is to stifle the artists and thinkers who have the ability to stir up dissent from any prescribed dogma which might enslave them. Because the artist can arouse the curiosity and conscience of his community, he becomes a threat to those who have taken power.”

“A democratic form of government, a democratic way of life, presupposes free public education over a long period; it presupposes also an education for personal responsibility that too often is neglected.”