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1. Will and Ariel Durant,

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 07:56 PM

Wednesday

"A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself within."

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Will and Ariel Durant, markodochartaigh Wednesday #1

+1 for a durant quote rampartd Thursday #2