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A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad.
Albert CamusAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher, Writer
- Nationality: french
- Born: November 7, 1913
- Died: January 4, 1960
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