It is curious how people take it for granted that they have a right to…

George Orwell
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It is curious how people take it for granted that they have a right to preach at you and pray over you as soon as your income falls below a certain level. ✨ George Orwell (2012). Down and Out in Paris and London, p.130, Lulu.com
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It is curious how people take it for granted that they have a right to preach at you and pray over you as soon as your income falls below a certain level. ✨ George Orwell (2012). Down and Out in Paris and London, p.130, Lulu.com

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