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Quote by Friedrich Durrenmatt
A major power can afford a military debacle only when it looks lik

A major power can afford a military debacle only when it looks like a political victory. – Friedrich Durrenmatt

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Only the freedom of mind can prevent the state from becoming totalitarian and from issuing totalitarian demands. – Friedrich Durrenmatt

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Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power. – Pierre Corneille

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Mans greatness lies in his power of thought. – Blaise Pascal

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What is the system? It revolves around the banks, the system is built on the power of the banks, so it can be destroyed through the banks. – Eric Cantona

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The power to question is the basis of all human progress. – Indira Gandhi

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