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“Let your voice be heard, whether or not it is to the taste of every jack-in-office who may be obstructing the traffic. By all means, render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's - but this does not necessarily include everything that he says is his.”

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Denis Johnston
Denis Johnston

Denis Johnston, a British writer, was born on June 18, 1901, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and passed away on August 8, 1984. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insight into social reality. more

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