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Books and harlots have their quarrels in public.
Walter Benjamin
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"Books and harlots have their quarrels in public."
— Walter Benjamin

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About Walter Benjamin

Walter Benjamin was a Critic from Kingdom of Prussia (1892–1940).

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Who said "Books and harlots have their quarrels in public."?
This quote is attributed to Walter Benjamin, a Critic from Kingdom of Prussia.
When did Walter Benjamin live?
Walter Benjamin lived from 1892 – 1940.