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“The European policy is invariably the maintenance of the status quo, and you will do nothing for the subject races unless we, by taking initiative, make you realize that helping us against the Turks is the lesser of the evils.”

Quote by Eleftherios Venizelos

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Eleftherios Venizelos

Former Prime Minister of Greece, politician, and reformer. Born on August 23, 1864, in Crete, he passed away on March 18, 1936. He played a significant role in Greek politics, promoting modernization and democratization in the country. more

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