“In Russian administration, minuteness does not exclude disorder. Much trouble is taken to attain unimportant ends, and those employed believe they can never do enough to show their zeal. The result is...that having passed through one formality does not secure the stranger from another.”
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Marquis de Custine
Marquis de Custine, a French writer born on March 18, 1790, and died on October 18, 1857. His works are known for their profound insights into the society, culture, and politics of various European countries. more
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