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“To respect Louis Farrakhan, we must understand, is simply to agree with him... If dissent is now also to be thought of as a form of 'dissing,' then we have indeed succumbed to the thought police.”

Quote by Salman Rushdie

Book:Step Across This Line

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Step Across This Line

This book compiles a series of essays and speeches that delve into a range of topics, including civil liberties, social justice, and political philosophy. The author's perspective is presented through a mix of personal anecdotes and analytical arguments, offering insights into contemporary societal challenges. more

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Salman Rushdie (born June 19, 1947) is a British-Indian novelist and essayist. Known for his magical realism style, his novel Midnight's Children won the Booker Prize in 1981. His works often explore themes of cultural conflict, religion, and politics. In 1988, his novel The Satanic Verses sparked global controversy, leading to a fatwa issued by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini calling for his assassination. Rushdie spent years in hiding under police protection. He remains a prominent voice in contemporary English literature, celebrated for his literary innovation and defense of free expression. more

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