History is a set of lies agreed upon. — Napoléon Bonaparte
History is a set of lies agreed upon. — Napoléon Bonaparte
History is a set of lies agreed upon. — Napoléon Bonaparte
History is a set of lies agreed upon. — Napoléon Bonaparte
History is a set of lies agreed upon. — Napoléon Bonaparte
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History is a set of lies agreed upon.

— Napoléon Bonaparte
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