Dignity Quote by Oriana Fallaci

“Why do the people humiliate themselves by voting? I didn't vote because I have dignity. If I had closed my nose and voted for one of them, I would spit on my own face.” quote by Oriana Fallaci — Download Open image

“Why do the people humiliate themselves by voting? I didn't vote because I have dignity. If I had closed my nose and voted for one of them, I would spit on my own face.”

Oriana Fallaci

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