“He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend – provided, of course, that he really is dead.” – Voltaire
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"He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend – provided, of course, that he really is dead." – Voltaire
"He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend – provided, of course, that he really is dead." – Voltaire
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