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The Tamarisk Tree: My quest for liberty and love

This book is a memoir that intertwines the author's journey towards freedom with the complexities of love and personal growth. The story is woven through the lens of historical events, offering a rich tapestry of personal and collective experiences. more

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Dora Russell
Dora Russell

Dora Russell was a British author born on April 3, 1894, and passed away on May 31, 1986. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues. more

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“I'm really glad that our young people missed the Depression and missed the great big war. But I do regret that they missed the leaders that I knew, leaders who told us when things were tough and that we'd have to sacrifice, and that these difficulties might last awhile. They didn't tell us things were hard for us because we were different, or isolated, or special interests. They brought us together and they gave us a sense of national purpose.”

“If you do not assume the law of non-contradiction, you have nothing to argue about. If you do not assume the principles of sound reason, you have nothing to argue with. If you do not assume libertarian free will, you have no one to argue against. If you do not assume morality to be an objective commodity, you have no reason to argue in the first place.”