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Very much was done of good, and much, also, of evil; and, as was inevitable in such a period of revolution, often the same man did both good and evil.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote highlights the complexity of historical figures who often embody both good and evil actions during times of revolution.
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