“Privilege, in any society, is the reward of duties performed.”
Quote by Russell Kirk
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Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk, an American historian, was born in October 1918 and died on April 29, 1994. His research focused on conservative thought, American history, and culture, and had a profound impact on 20th-century American politics and culture. more
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