Joxe Azurmendi, Sokratesen Defentsa (Donostia: 1999), p. 57
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Tyrannies, when they are strong, and democracies, when they are weak, can not tolerate criticism.
— Joxe Azurmendi on Democracy
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About Joxe Azurmendi
Joxe Azurmendi (19 March 1941 – 1 July 2025) was a Basque writer, philosopher, essayist and poet.
About Joxe Azurmendi
Joxe Azurmendi (19 March 1941 – 1 July 2025) was a Basque writer, philosopher, essayist and poet.
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