Quote by Edward Luce Download Open image ““No bourgeoisie, no democracy.”” — Edward Luce ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“Émile Durkheim, the father of modern sociology, said that when societies hit a civilisational break the suicide rate soars.” — Edward Luce Copy Share Image