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“Look at the tyranny of party-- at what is called party allegiance, party loyalty-- a snare invented by designing men for selfish purposes-- and which turns voters into chattels, slaves, rabbits; and all the while, their masters, and they themselves are shouting rubbish about liberty, independence, freedom of opinion, freedom of speech, honestly unconscious of the fantastic contradiction; and forgetting or ignoring that their fathers and the churches shouted the same blasphemies a generation earlier when they were closing thier doors against the hunted slave, beating his handful of humane defenders with Bible-texts and billies, and pocketing the insults nad licking the shoes of his Southern master.”

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Book:Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1: The Complete and Authoritative Edition
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Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1: The Complete and Authoritative Edition

The Complete and Authoritative Edition of Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1 provides readers with an in-depth exploration of the renowned author's life. It includes his personal anecdotes, insights into his writing process, and his observations on the world around him. This volume is a treasure trove of Twain's wisdom and humor, offering a unique perspective on the man behind the famous pen name. more

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Mark Twain
Mark Twain

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more

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