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Quote by Adam Michnik

“If you're powerful, you are much more likely to be blind and deaf to signals from outside.”

Quote by Adam Michnik

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Adam Michnik, born on October 17, 1946, is a prominent Polish editor and writer. He played a crucial role in Poland's democratization movement and was one of the founders of 'Wolna Myśl' magazine, one of the most important opposition publications in Poland. Michnik is known for his advocacy of freedom and democracy, and his work has had a wide-reaching influence both in Poland and globally. more

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