They were conquerors, and for that you want only brute force--nothing …

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They were conquerors, and for that you want only brute force--nothing to boast of, when you have it, since your strength is just an accident arising from the weakness of others. ✨ Joseph Conrad (2016). Heart of Darkness, p.8, Xist Publishing
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They were conquerors, and for that you want only brute force--nothing to boast of, when you have it, since your strength is just an accident arising from the weakness of others. ✨ Joseph Conrad (2016). Heart of Darkness, p.8, Xist Publishing

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