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“... The great fallacy at the heart of today’s political correctitude—that in order to secure something vaguely termed ‘diversity’ it insists on something definitely recognizable as conformity.”

Quote by Christopher Hitchens

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Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens

Christopher Hitchens was an English-American author, journalist, and social critic. He was known for his sharp wit and controversial views, particularly on religion and politics. Hitchens was a prominent figure in the public discourse of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. more

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