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“The problem of utopia is that it can only be approached across a sea of blood, and you never arrive.”

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Peter Hitchens
Peter Hitchens

Peter Hitchens is a British journalist born on October 28, 1951. He is known for his in-depth analysis and commentary on political and social issues. more

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