The little bit of truth contained in many a lie is what makes them so terrible. - Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

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We Social-Democrats always stand for democracy, not "in the name of capitalism," but in the name of clearing the path for our movement, which clearing is impossible without the development of capitalism.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

The little bit of truth contained in many a lie is what makes them so terrible.

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