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“Principles are things which one calls upon to avoid something unpleasant.”

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Book:The Oyster & the Eagle: Selected Aphorisms and Parables of Multatuli

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The Oyster & the Eagle: Selected Aphorisms and Parables of Multatuli

This volume compiles a selection of the profound and often critical thoughts of Multatuli, a writer renowned for his sharp observations on the human condition and societal issues. His aphorisms and parables delve into the complexities of colonial rule and the struggle for justice, offering a window into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in a colonial society. more

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Multatuli, whose real name was Eduard Douwes Dekker, was a Dutch writer. His work 'The Diary of a Visit to the Dutch Antilles' exposed the残酷 realities of Dutch colonial rule and conducted a profound critique of colonialism. more

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