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" Industrialization starts with the formation of capital - it does not matter how. It can be created by saving, by the state enforcing its will on the people, by the very rich themselves. "

F. Sionil Jose

Saving

Will

Rich

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Look

Past

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Youth

Literature

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F. Sionil Jose

Peasant

Poetry

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" I regret that I have not written more, shouted louder, and acted out my beliefs. "

F. Sionil Jose

Regret

Out

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