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In the relations of a weak Government and a rebellious people there comes a time when every act of the authorities exasperates the masses, and every refusal to act excites their contempt.
John Reed
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In the relations of a weak Government and a rebellious people there comes a time when every act of the authorities exasperates the masses, and every refusal to act excites their contempt. — John Reed

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John Reed was a Journalist from United States (1887–1920).

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This quote is attributed to John Reed, a Journalist from United States.
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John Reed lived from 1887 – 1920.
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