This freedom of political discussion on the highest level is something which Western civilization has in common with that of classical antiquity, but with no other. (Christopher Dawson)

This freedom of political discussion on the highest level is something which Western civilization has in common with that of classical antiquity, but with no other.

Christopher Dawson

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