Satire Quote by Pieter-Dirk Uys Download Open image ““People who regularly abuse power don't like being laughed at'.”” — Pieter-Dirk Uys ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Satire
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