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That phrase could be used to describe how every genocidal maniac in history viewed themselves. Most of the steady progress that has been made in this world has been due to the efforts of diplomatic individuals who cast a wide, friendly net for their supposed adversaries.

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Yes like the French Revolution and the wide, friendly... democracy nets. Come on.

Do you know there's a reason they call the tail end of the French Revolution "the Reign of Terror"?

> Yes like the French Revolution and the wide, friendly... democracy nets. Come on.

The French Revolution was most violent event of its time with many fractions fighting against each other and was followed by dictatorships.

Rather than progress, I'd state that change, both good and bad,is driven by unreasonable men.

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