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Quote by George Orwell
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough m

People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. – George Orwell

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Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past. – George Orwell

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All religions have been made by men. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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Speaking very generally, I find that women are spiritually, emotionally, and often physically stronger than men. – Gary Oldman

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