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Idealism is the noble toga that political gentlemen drape over the

Idealism is the noble toga that political gentlemen drape over their will to power. – Aldous Huxley

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What with making their way and enjoying what they have won, heroes have no time to think. But the sons of heroes – ah, they have all the necessary leisure. – Aldous Huxley

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