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The hatred and contempt of the oppressed people are increasing, and the physical and moral strength of the richer classes are decreasing: the deceit which supports all this is wearing out, and the rich classes have nothing wherewith to comfort themselves.

— Leo Tolstoy What is to be Done (1899)

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I cannot recall those years without horror, loathing, and heart-rending pain.

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