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“Posterity will surely be amazed, and I hope vastly amused, that such slipshod and unconvincing theorizing should have so easily captivated twentieth-century minds and been so widely and recklessly applied.”

Quote by Malcolm Muggeridge

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Malcolm Muggeridge

Malcolm Muggeridge was a British journalist, writer, and television personality. Known for his in-depth reporting on political and social issues, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, his work was praised for its critical thinking and unique perspective. more

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