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“Who are the oppressors? The few: the King, the capitalist, and a handful of other overseers and superintendents. Who are the oppressed? The many: the nations of the earth; the valuable personages; the workers; they that make the bread that the soft-handed and idle eat.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Collected Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays: 1852-1890

Work

Collected Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays: 1852-1890

This collection brings together a diverse range of written works, showcasing the author's versatility and depth of thought over a significant period of time. more

Author

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more

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