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“Democracy, which began by liberating man politically, has developed a dangerous tendency to enslave him through the tyranny of majorities and the deadly power of their opinion.”

Quote by Ludwig Lewisohn

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Ludwig Lewisohn

Ludwig Lewisohn, born on May 30, 1882, in Germany, and died on December 31, 1955, in the United States, was a renowned novelist of the 20th century. He was known for his profound psychological descriptions and his focus on social issues. more

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