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“La sinistra aveva sempre avuto la capacità di far accettare riforme antisociali che, se fossero venute da destra, sarebbero state vigorosamente respinte.”

Quote by Michel Houellebecq

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Michel Houellebecq
Michel Houellebecq

Michel Houellebecq is a French author known for his incisive social commentary and unique literary style. His works often explore themes of loneliness, consumerism, and the meaning of human existence in modern society. more

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