For the moment the peril was nowhere and yet everywhere. The majority remained solid; but the leaders became stiff and exacting. (Anatole France)

For the moment the peril was nowhere and yet everywhere. The majority remained solid; but the leaders became stiff and exacting.

Anatole France

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