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“In every age of transition men are never so firmly bound to one way of life as when they are about to abandon it.”

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Bernard Levin, a renowned British journalist, was born on August 19, 1928, and passed away on August 7, 2004. Known for his incisive commentary and profound insights, he worked as an editor and columnist for several prominent media organizations. more

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