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Only the mob and the elite can be attracted by the momentum of totalitarianism itself. The masses have to be won by propaganda.
Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt
Born: Oct 14, 1906
Died: Dec 4, 1975

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Totalitarianism, Propaganda, Only, Attracted, Masses, Mob, Won, Itself, Momentum, Elite

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