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The Magician And The Politician Have Much In Common: They Both Have To Draw Our Attention Away From What They Are Really Doing.
-Ben Okri
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The Magician And The Politician Have Much
Ben Okri
The Magician And The Politician Have Much In Common: They Both Have To Draw Our Attention Away From What They Are Really Doing.
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