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“There would be a blaze and a confusion, in which timid men would doubt whether the constitution would be burned to tinder or only illuminated; but that blaze and that confusion would be dear to Mr. Daubney if he could stand as the centre figure, the great pyrotechnist who did it all, red from head to foot with the glare of the squibs with which his own hands were filling all the spaces.”

Quote by Anthony Trollope

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Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope was an English novelist known for his detailed portrayals of Victorian British society. His works often centered around political and administrative themes, showcasing his profound insights into social structures and class divisions. more

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