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“The center holds; passion falls away. That is what happened ideologically in Western Europe over recent years.”

Quote by William Pfaff

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William Pfaff was an American author known for his political commentary and novels. His works often focused on international politics and foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East. Born on December 29, 1928, Pfaff passed away on April 30, 2015. more

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