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“Communism is in conflict with human nature.”

Quote by Ernest Renan

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Ernest Renan was a French philosopher, historian, and critic, known for his work on the philosophy of history and his influential book 'The Life of Jesus'. His ideas significantly influenced the study of religion and the understanding of Jesus Christ. more

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