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Because of the myth of progress, it is much easier to sell a man an electric razor than a straight-edged one.

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Jacques Ellul
Age: 82 †
Born: 1912
Born: January 6
Died: 1994
Died: May 19
French Resistance Fighter
Philosopher
Sociologist
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
Bordèu
Men
Electric
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Sells
Straight
Easier
Edged
Progress
Razor
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Razors

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