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“France can never accept that it is no longer a dominating power in the world of culture. This is true both of the French right and the French left. They keep thinking that Americans are primitive cowboys or farmers who do not understand anything.”

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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