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It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
Emma Goldman
Born: June 27, 1869
Died: May 14, 1940 (aged 70)
Bio: Emma Goldman was an anarchist known for her political activism, writing, and speeches. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century.
Known for:
- Anarchism and Other Essays (1910)
- Living My Life (1931)
- My Disillusionment in Russia (1923)
- The Social Significance of the Modern Drama (1914)
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