A Quote by F. Murray Abraham
I'm passionate about politics, but when it comes to political parties, I'm despondent. I'm disappointed at the absence of a sense of humanity and struggle to not become a cynic.
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The artist can be above political parties, he can belong in a political party, he can act in politics.
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