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Edward Abbey Quotes: Defiance is beautiful. The defiance of power, especially great or overwhelming power, exalts and glorifies the rebel.
         

Defiance is beautiful. The defiance of power, especially great or overwhelming power, exalts and glorifies the rebel.


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