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Autobiographical Quote by Tom Paulin

“One of the strongest features of Puritanism is its autobiographical tendency, its passionate self-regard.” quote by Tom Paulin — Download Open image

“One of the strongest features of Puritanism is its autobiographical tendency, its passionate self-regard.”

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Hitler bombed London into submission but in fact it created a sense of national solidarity.

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I'm kind of domestic, untidily so.

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I am not very moved by historical apologies.

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Everyone who supports Israel is a Zionist.

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I don't think the British carry a historical consciousness either.

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A truly vibrant and creative culture depends on a system of education which is not divided along class and sectarian lines.

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I think protest and actions have to be organised against the Israelis and their backers. There needs to be a concerted high profile campaign…

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I do most of the cooking. I'm kind of domestic, untidily so.

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