Quote by Gertrude Stein

Communists are people who fancied that they had an unhappy childhood.

Communists are people who fancied that they had an unhappy c

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This quote by American writer and satirist Richard Nixon highlights his perspective on communists. He suggests that people who had an unhappy childhood may be more inclined towards adopting communist ideals. Nixon's statement implies that the dissatisfaction they experienced growing up might lead them to seek an alternative system that promises equality and fairness, such as communism. It portrays communism as a potentially attractive ideology for those harboring grievances from their early years.

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