If I wanted to destroy a nation, I would give it too much and I would have it on its knees, miserable, greedy and sick. (John Steinbeck)

If I wanted to destroy a nation, I would give it too much and I would have it on its knees, miserable, greedy and sick.

John Steinbeck

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