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Famous quotes containing the words dutch, revolt and/or resurgence:

    Too nice is neighbor’s fool.
    —Common Dutch saying, trans by Johanna C. Prins.

    The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.
    Mikhail Bakunin (1814–1876)

    If the devil were to offer me a resurgence of what is commonly called virility, I’d decline. “Just keep my liver and lungs in good working order,” I’d reply, “so I can go on drinking and smoking!”
    Luis Buñuel (1900–1983)