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“Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality instituted for the defense of the rich against the poor, or of those who have some property against those who have none at all.”
― Adam Smith

tags: communism, democracy, freedom, history, hope, individualism, philosophy, politics, revolution, socialism

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“I think that it can be assumed that no adults are ever really 'shocked' - that being shocked is always a pose.”
― Thornton Wilder

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“The only watchmaker is the blind forces of physics.”
― Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion

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“With thought, patience, and discrimination, book passion becomes the signature of a person's character. ”
― Nicholas A. Basbanes, A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes and the Eternal Passion for Books

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“Cynicism makes you feel smart, I know it, even when you aren't smart.”
― Richard Ford, The Sportswriter

tags: cynicism

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This Group explores scientific topics. We have an active monthly book club, as well as discussions on a variety of topics including science in the new ...more

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Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more

Ancient World — 549 members — last activity May 28, 2023 11:30AM
For those who love books about the pre-Christian era. Anywhere. Group is new and welcomes all comers, and ideas.

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