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“Intellectuals try to keep going. But their situation is very difficult. Those who have had the courage to voice their opposition have often paid a very high price.”

Quote by Tahar Ben Jelloun

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Tahar Ben Jelloun

Tahar Ben Jelloun is a Moroccan-French writer born on December 1, 1944. His works, which cover literature, history, and social issues, are renowned for their profound insight and rich imagination. more

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