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“ANOINT, v.t.: To grease a king or other great functionary already sufficiently slippery. As sovereigns are anointed by the priesthood, So pigs to lead the populace are greased good.”

Quote by Liu Shaoqi

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Liu Shaoqi
Liu Shaoqi

Liu Shaoqi was a prominent Chinese politician born on November 24, 1898, in Ningxiang County, Hunan Province. He was one of the key leaders of the Communist Party of China and served as the President of the People's Republic of China. Liu Shaoqi played a significant role in China's revolutionary and construction processes, making great contributions to the socialist cause of China. more

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