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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

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The only society I like is rough and tough, and the tougher the better. There's where you get down to bedrock and meet human people.

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