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James Carroll Quotes: Memory is a political act. Forgetfulness is the handmaiden of tyranny.
         

Memory is a political act. Forgetfulness is the handmaiden of tyranny.


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Memory is a political act. Forgetfulness is the handmaiden of tyranny.
         



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