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Reactionary Quote by Émile Zola

“Kings may usurp thrones, republics may be established, but the town scarcely stirs. Plassan sleeps while Paris fights.” quote by Émile Zola — Download Open image

““Kings may usurp thrones, republics may be established, but the town scarcely stirs. Plassan sleeps while Paris fights.””

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