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Absolutes Quote by Lord Acton

“Liberty has not only enemies which it conquers, but perfidious…” quote by Lord Acton — Download Open image

“Liberty has not only enemies which it conquers, but perfidious friends, who rob the fruits of its victories: Absolute democracy, socialism.”

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