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“Democracy is a difficult art of government, demanding of its citizens high ratios of courage and literacy, and at the moment we lack both the necessary habits of mind and a sphere of common reference.”

Quote by Lewis H. Lapham

Book:Waiting for the Barbarians
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Waiting for the Barbarians

The story follows a lone official in a remote frontier province who must confront the moral complexities of his role in a corrupt empire. The narrative delves into the psychological and ethical challenges faced by the protagonist as he struggles with the oppressive nature of his society. more

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Lewis H. Lapham
Lewis H. Lapham

Lewis H. Lapham is an American writer born on January 8, 1935. He is known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into American society and politics. more

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