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I have an intense dislike for artificial society. In France, one could lead a free life - to do what one wanted to do wi

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"I have an intense dislike for artificial society. In France, one could lead a free life - to do what one wanted to do without interference or criticism from one's neighbors"

- Robert W. Service

Life Free Without Society

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This quote is written / told by Robert W. Service between January 16, 1874 and September 11, 1958. He/she was a famous Poet from Scotland. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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