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Communism is the death of the soul. It is the organization of total conformity - in short, of tyranny - and it is committed to making tyranny universal.
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Nixon is finding out there are no tails on an Eisenhower jacket.
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A politician is a statesman who approaches every question with an open mouth.
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Communism is the corruption of a dream of justice.
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Your days are short here this is the last of your springs. And now in the serenity and quiet of this lovely place, touch the depths of truth, feel the hem of Heaven. You will go away with old, good friends. And don't forget when you leave why you came.
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My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.
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