Quote by Nadine Gordimer

Censorship is never over for those who have experienced it. It is a brand on the imagination that affects the individual who has suffered it, forever.

Summary

This quote highlights the lasting impact of censorship on individuals who have been subjected to it. It suggests that censorship leaves a profound imprint on the imagination of those who have endured it, creating a lasting psychological effect. The quote implies that even after the act of censorship has ceased, its consequences endure, shaping the individual's perceptions and experiences indefinitely. It emphasizes the long-lasting and transformative power of censorship on those unfortunate enough to have experienced it.

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Censorship

By Nadine Gordimer

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