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“Anarchism is that political philosophy which advocates the maximization of individual responsibility and the reduction of concentrated power regal, dictatorial, parliamentary: the institutions which go loosely by the name of "government" to a vanishing minimum.”

Quote by Alex Comfort

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Alex Comfort was a British physician, born on February 10, 1920, and died on March 26, 2000. He is best known for his book 'The Complete Sleep', a comprehensive guide to sleep and sleep disorders. more

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