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Quote by Ernst Toller

“We revolutionaries acknowledge the right to revolution when we see that the situation is no longer tolerable, that it has become a frozen. Then we have the right to overthrow it.”

Quote by Ernst Toller

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Ernst Toller
Ernst Toller

German playwright, poet, and social activist. Ernst Toller is known for his profound dramatic works and his focus on social issues. His works are typically characterized by strong political and social criticism, reflecting the social turmoil of Germany after World War I. more

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