“ We have a common enemy. The government exploits you and despises us. ”
Anatole France, Penguin Island (1908). copy citation
| Author | Anatole France |
|---|---|
| Source | Penguin Island |
| Topic | government despise |
| Date | 1908 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1930/1930-h/1930-h.htm |
Context
“Agaric showed extreme cleverness at this interview.
“ Gentlemen, ” said he, “ you and I have not, in most respects, the same political and social views, but there are points in which we may come to an understanding. We have a common enemy. The government exploits you and despises us. Help us to overthrow it; we will supply you with the means so far as we are able, and you can in addition count on our gratitude. ” “ Fork out the tin, ” said Dagobert.
The Reverend Father placed on the table a bag which the distiller of Conils had given him with tears in his eyes.
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“ Gentlemen, ” said he, “ you and I have not, in most respects, the same political and social views, but there are points in which we may come to an understanding. We have a common enemy. The government exploits you and despises us. Help us to overthrow it; we will supply you with the means so far as we are able, and you can in addition count on our gratitude. ” “ Fork out the tin, ” said Dagobert.
The Reverend Father placed on the table a bag which the distiller of Conils had given him with tears in his eyes.
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