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But, even under the best circumstances, belonging to a trade union, or to any advanced party, requires a series of uninterrupted sacrifices.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin
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Kropotkin emphasizes the sacrifices required for active participation in trade unions and political movements.
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