John Ralston Saul - You look around the world in 2013, and you say, 'How many prime ministers or...

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You look around the world in 2013, and you say, 'How many prime ministers or presidents are in prison?' One or two. 'How many generals or bankers?' Two or three. 'But how many writers?' 850 or so.

John Ralston Saul

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Sie sehen sich 2013 in der Welt um und sagen: "Wie viele Ministerpräsidenten oder Präsidenten sind im Gefängnis?" Eins oder zwei. "Wie viele Generäle oder Bankiers?" Zwei oder drei. "Aber wie viele Schriftsteller?" 850 oder so.

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