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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: As the question of agitation for a constitution was continually being raised in our discussions, I once proposed to our…

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As the question of agitation for a constitution was continually being raised in our discussions, I once proposed to our circle to take it up seriously and to choose an appropriate plan of action.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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This quote illustrates Kropotkin's proactive approach to political agitation and planning within his circle.

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