As with the Christian religion, the worst advertisement for Socialism …

George Orwell
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As with the Christian religion, the worst advertisement for Socialism is its adherents. ✨ The Road toWigan Pier ch. 11 (1937)
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As with the Christian religion, the worst advertisement for Socialism is its adherents. ✨ The Road toWigan Pier ch. 11 (1937)

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