From the naturalistic point of view, all men are equal. There are only two exceptions to this rule of naturalistic equality: geniuses and idiots.
Mikhail BakuninAbout author
- Author's profession: Revolutionary, Writer, Philosopher
- Nationality: russian
- Born: May 30, 1814
- Died: June 13, 1876
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