We who are liberal and progressive know that the poor are our equals in every sense except that of being equal to us.

Lionel Trilling

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Lionel Mordecai Trilling (July 4, 1905 – November 5, 1975) was an American literary critic, short story writer, essayist, and teacher. He was one of the leading U.S. critics of the 20th century who analyzed the contemporary cultural, social, and political implications of literature. With his wife Diana Trilling (née...

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