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“Society must be made to operate in such a way that it eradicates once and for all the desire of a man to become richer, or wiser, or more powerful than others.”

Quote by Francois-Noel Babeuf

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Francois-Noel Babeuf

French journalist born on November 23, 1760, and died on May 27, 1797. Babeuf is known for his profound insights into social changes during the French Revolution and his radical political views. more

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