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The "Terror" of the French Revolution lasted for ten years. The terror that preceded and led to it lasted for a thousand years.
— Edward Abbey
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The "Terror" of the French Revolution lasted for ten years. The terror that preceded and led to it lasted for a thousand years." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbey (29 January 1927 – 14 March 1989) was an American writer noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies.
About Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbey (29 January 1927 – 14 March 1989) was an American writer noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies.
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