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The State oppresses and the law cheats. Tax bleeds the unfortunate. No duty is imposed on the rich; The rights of the poor is an empty phrase. Enough… - Eugène Pottier
" "The State oppresses and the law cheats.
Tax bleeds the unfortunate.
No duty is imposed on the rich;
The rights of the poor is an empty phrase.
Enough languishing in custody!
Equality wants other laws:
No rights without duties, she says,
Equally, no duties without rights.
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About Eugène Pottier
(French: [pɔtje]; 4 October 1816 – 6 November 1887) was a French revolutionary, anarchist, poet, freemason and transport worker. Pottier was elected a member of the Paris municipal council - the , in March 1871. Following the Commune's defeat, in June 1871 he wrote the poem L'Internationale, which became the anthem during its last years (1871–1876), and has been used by most socialist and leftist s since.
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Eugène Edine Pottier
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Eugene Pottier
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Eugene Edine Pottier
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