Turmoil and revolution in their best guises serve to tear down ancient and meaningless customs, in favor of practical social reform. (George Alec Effinger)

Turmoil and revolution in their best guises serve to tear down ancient and meaningless customs, in favor of practical social reform.

George Alec Effinger

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