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“To me, elitism means a love of excellence and superiority, but America has declared war on both and developed a sick love of the lowest common denominator to make sure no-one becomes too fine for our touted democracy. We are almost at the point of regarding every virtue as elitist.”

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Florence King

Florence King was an American novelist born on January 5, 1936, and passed away on January 6, 2016. Known for her humor and satirical take on Southern life and culture, her works have left a lasting impact on American literature. more

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