The public was astounded; rumors flew of the most horrible acts, the most monstrous deceptions, lies that were an affront to our history. The public, naturally, was taken in. No punishment could be too harsh. The people clamored for the traitor to be publicly stripped of his rank and demanded to see him writhing with remorse on his rock of infamy.
(J'accuse!, 1898)
Emile Zola
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There are two men inside the artist, the poet and the craftsman. One is born a poet. One becomes a craftsman. Don't go looking at me like that because you'll wear your eyes out. Truth is on the march; nothing can stop it now.
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