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In a democracy, the individual enjoys not only the ultimate power but carries the ultimate responsibility.

Norman Cousins

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Norman Cousins
Age: 75 †
Born: 1915
Born: June 24
Died: 1990
Died: November 30
Journalist
Literary Critic
Peace Activist
Professor
Writer
Union City
New Jersey
Ultimate
Democracy
Responsibility
Freedom
Enjoy
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