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It is no longer correct to regard higher education solely as a privilege. It is a basic right in today's world.

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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
Privilege
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