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“It is in our interests to let the police and their employers go on believing that the Underground is a conspiracy, because it increases their paranoia and their inability to deal with what is really happening. As long as they look for ringleaders and documents they will miss their mark, which is that proportion of every personality which belongs in the Underground.”

Quote by Germaine Greer

Book:The Madwoman's Underclothes: Essays and Occasional Writings

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The Madwoman's Underclothes: Essays and Occasional Writings

This book is a compilation of essays and occasional writings that delve into a range of topics, offering insights and reflections on different aspects of life and thought. more

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Germaine Greer, born on January 29, 1939, is a British journalist, writer, and scholar renowned for her profound insights into feminism and gender issues. Her seminal work, 'The Female Eunuch,' has had a significant impact on the feminist movement. Greer's contributions have sparked widespread discussions and debates on women's status and gender equality. more

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Book:The Beauties of Burke, Consisting of Selections from His Works

Source: The Beauties of Burke, Consisting of Selections from His Works

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Book:The Works and Correspondance of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke

Source: The Works and Correspondance of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke

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Source: Delphi Complete Works of Edmund Burke (Illustrated)

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of Edmund Burke (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Edmund Burke (Illustrated)

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Source: The Portable Edmund Burke

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