A Quote by Masha Gessen

When totalitarian regimes are established, they at least have the illusion of the single-minded purpose. But once they establish the stature that's necessary for a totalitarian regime, they tend to flail.

Masha Gessen

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Masha Gessen
Russian - Journalist
Born: January 13, 1967

For 73 years a totalitarian regime ruled the country. Totalitarian regime.

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Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn

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John Gimlette

Only the freedom of mind can prevent the state from becoming totalitarian and from issuing totalitarian demands.

Friedrich Durrenmatt

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Andy Garcia

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