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"A conservative is a man who will not look at the new moon out of respect for that "ancient institution" the old one."

Douglas Jerrold, British Playwright

Conservative, Man, Moon, Old

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"A conservative is a man who will not look at the new moon out of respect for that "ancient institution" the old one."

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