To a surprising extent the war-lords in shining armour, the apostles o…

George Orwell
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To a surprising extent the war-lords in shining armour, the apostles of martial virtues, tend not to die fighting when time comes. History is full of ignominious getaways by the great and famous. ✨ George Orwell (1998). Two wasted years, 1943, Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd
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To a surprising extent the war-lords in shining armour, the apostles of martial virtues, tend not to die fighting when time comes. History is full of ignominious getaways by the great and famous. ✨ George Orwell (1998). Two wasted years, 1943, Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd

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