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As a rule, all heroism is due to a lack of reflection, and thus it is necessary to maintain a mass of imbeciles. If they once understand themselves the ruling men will be lost.
Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan
Born: Feb 28, 1823
Died: Oct 2, 1892

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Reflection, Will, Men, Lost, Imbeciles, Heroism, Once, Rule, Ruling, Maintain, Thus, Mass, Understand, Due, Lack, Themselves, Necessary

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