On the steps is a machine-gun ready for action. The square is empty; only the streets that lead into it are jammed with people. It would be madness to go farther - the machine-gun is covering the square.
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"On the steps is a machine-gun ready for action. The square is empty; only the streets that lead into it are jammed with people. It would be madness to go farther - the machine-gun is covering the square." — Erich Maria Remarque
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On the steps is a machine-gun ready for action. The square is empty; only the streets that lead into it are jammed with people. It would be madness to go farther - the machine-gun is covering the square. — Erich Maria Remarque
About Erich Maria Remarque
Erich Maria Remarque was a Writer from Germany (1898–1970).
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This quote is attributed to Erich Maria Remarque, a Writer from Germany.
When did Erich Maria Remarque live?
Erich Maria Remarque lived from 1898 – 1970.