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“It must never be unpatriotic to support your country against your government. It must always be unpatriotic to support your government against your country.”

Quote by Steven T. Byington

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Steven T. Byington
Steven T. Byington

Steven T. Byington, born on December 10, 1869, and died in 1957, was a distinguished translator known for his contributions to the cultural exchange between the East and the West. more

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