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“Tolerance to my mind has been greatly overrated . . . . I take as much pleasure in detesting the good brothers and sisters of the [Anti-Saloon] League as they have in hating me.”

Quote by Westbrook Pegler

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Westbrook Pegler

Westbrook Pegler was an American journalist known for his investigative reporting and political commentary. Born on August 2, 1894, and passing away on June 24, 1969, Pegler made significant contributions to journalism over several decades. more

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