“Intellectuals can tell themselves anything, sell themselves any bill of goods, which is why they were so often patsies for the ruling classes in 19th-century France and England, or 20th-century Russia and America.”
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Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman was an American playwright and screenwriter, renowned for her dramatic works and political activism. Her plays frequently delved into themes of political intrigue and personal morality, making her a significant figure in American theater during the mid-20th century. more
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