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When the leaders speak of peace The common folk know That war is coming When the leaders curse war The mobilization order is already written out. Every day, to earn my daily bread I go to the market where lies are bought Hopefully I take up my place among the sellers.
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What is the crime of robbing a bank compared with the crime of founding one.
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No one will improve your lot if you do not yourself.
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To live means to finesse the processes to which one is subjugated.
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A man who sees another man on the street corner with only a stump for an arm will be so shocked the first time he'll give him sixpence. But the second time it'll only be a three penny bit. And if he sees him a third time, he'll have him cold-bloodedly handed over to the police.
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What is robbing a bank compared with founding a bank?
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Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
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The wickedness of the world is so great you have to run your legs off to avoid having them stolen from under you.
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Today every invention is received with a cry of triumph which soon turns into a cry of fear.
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