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“Stalin and Mao killed over 80 million and did not make omelets despite the broken eggs.”

Quote by Victor Davis Hanson

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Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson is an American historian renowned for his research on ancient Greek history. His works cover a wide range of topics from the classical era to modern political and social issues. more

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