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Quote by Almeida Garrett

“I ask the political economists and the moralists if they have ever calculated the number of individuals who must be condemned to misery, overwork, demoralisation, degradation, rank ignorance, overwhelming misfortune and utter penury in order to produce one rich man.”

Quote by Almeida Garrett

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Almeida Garrett
Almeida Garrett

Almeida Garrett, a Portuguese poet, was born on February 4, 1799, and passed away on December 9, 1854. His poetry, deeply influenced by the Romantic movement, is known for its profound emotions and unique style. more

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