But there is a devil of a difference between barbarians who are fit by nature to be used for anything, and civilized people who apply them selves to everything. (Karl Marx)

But there is a devil of a difference between barbarians who are fit by nature to be used for anything, and civilized people who apply them selves to everything.

Karl Marx

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