During Humankind's long centuries societies have risen and fallen, all alike in this one fact which rules all history: the great are protected, the small are crushed. (Octave Mirbeau)

During Humankind's long centuries societies have risen and fallen, all alike in this one fact which rules all history: the great are protected, the small are crushed.

Octave Mirbeau

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