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“There were the days of so-called free love ... but it didn't take long to discover that love is not free. Sooner or later it exacts its price.”

Quote by Flora Lewis

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Flora Lewis was an accomplished journalist renowned for her in-depth coverage of international affairs. Born on July 25, 1922, she passed away on June 2, 2002. Throughout her career, Lewis held several key positions, including foreign correspondent and editor for The New York Times. Her career began in the 1940s, when she reported on various battlefields of World War II. more

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