Anthony Lewis
1927 - 2013
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Biography
Anthony Lewis (1927-2013) was an American journalist and legal scholar known for his work in The New York Times as a columnist and reporter covering legal issues. He won two Pulitzer Prizes during his career for his excellence in journalism. Lewis was a prominent voice on civil liberties, human rights, and the rule of law. He authored several books on the Supreme Court and the American legal system, influencing public understanding and debates on these topics.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The framers of the Constitution set out to create a government that would function without oppression; they knew that liberty could be ensured only by keeping the three powers of government separate.
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Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction.
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A free press can be good or bad, but, most certainly, without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad.
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The power to save your nation from disgrace resides only in us.
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Men pass in front of our eyes like butterflies, creatures of a brief season. We love them; they are brave, proud, beautiful, clever; and they die almost at once.