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Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate.
Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell
Born: May 18, 1872
Died: Feb 2, 1970

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