“High hopes were once formed of democracy; but democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.”
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“To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characteristics of a dope fiend with those of a miser.”
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“It's now very common to hear people say, 'I'm rather offended by that.' As if that gives them certain rights. It's actually nothing more... than a whine. 'I find that offensive.' It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. 'I am offended by that.' Well, so fucking what."
[I saw hate in a graveyard -- Stephen Fry, The Guardian, 5 June 2005]”
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[I saw hate in a graveyard -- Stephen Fry, The Guardian, 5 June 2005]”
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