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Quote by Guillaume Thomas Francois Raynal

“There is an infinity of political errors which, being once adopted, become principles.”

Quote by Guillaume Thomas Francois Raynal

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Guillaume Thomas Francois Raynal

Guillaume Thomas Francois Raynal was a French writer known for his historical novels and philosophical works. His writings often contained profound criticisms of the social and political issues of his time. more

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