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“One of the things that makes a Negro unpleasant to white folk is the fact that he suffers from their injustice. He is thus a standing rebuke to them.”

Quote by H. L. Mencken

Work

Minority Report

In this thought-provoking book, the reader is taken into a world where crimes are prevented before they occur through advanced technology. The narrative delves into the ethical and moral implications of such a system, raising questions about free will and the nature of justice. more

Author

H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken

H. L. Mencken was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. Born on September 12, 1880, and passing away on January 29, 1956, Mencken is renowned for his significant contributions to American culture and language, particularly through his satirical essays and critical analyses of the American establishment. more

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