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Those in possession of absolute power can not only prophesy and make their prophecies come true, but they can also lie and make their lies come true.
Eric Hoffer
Eric Hoffer
Eric Hoffer
Born: Jul 25, 1898
Died: May 21, 1983

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Lie, Power, Those, Possession, Lies, Only, Prophecy, Prophesy, Absolute, Absolute Power, True, Come, Also, Make

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