“There are some who become spies for money, or out of vanity and megalomania, or out of ambition, or out of a desire for thrills. But the malady of our time is of those who become spies out of idealism.”
Quote by Max Lerner
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The unfinished country: a book of American symbols
This book delves into the significance of various American symbols, examining their historical context and cultural impact on the nation. more
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