It is apparent that nations cannot exist for us. They are the playthings of children, such toys as children break from boredom and weariness. (Sherwood Anderson)

It is apparent that nations cannot exist for us. They are the playthings of children, such toys as children break from boredom and weariness.

Sherwood Anderson

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