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“مردم ما عادت کرده اند دستی را که به چماق مسلح است بلیسند و دستی را که می خواهد نوازششان کند گاز بگیرند...”

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Book:Il Consiglio d'Egitto
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Il Consiglio d'Egitto

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Leonardo Sciascia
Leonardo Sciascia

Italian writer known for his political novels and critical commentary. Born on January 8, 1921, and died on November 20, 1989, Sciascia's works often focused on power, corruption, and social injustice. more

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