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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: Most of the Paris Internationalists were almost total abstainers from drink, and all had abandoned smoking. ‘Why should…

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Most of the Paris Internationalists were almost total abstainers from drink, and all had abandoned smoking. ‘Why should I nurture in myself that weakness?’ they said.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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Kropotkin shares insights into the lifestyle choices of Paris Internationalists, emphasizing their commitment to self-discipline.

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