Maxim GorkyPolitics is something similar to the lower physiological functions, with the unpleasant difference that political functions are unavoidably carried out in public.
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While everyone loves to have a good time, some people would rather get a few hours of work done. No one likes to get a reputation for being a slacker or a workaholic. But, what makes the difference between a hard worker and a slacker? According to Sigmund Freud, it is your attitude. While it is true that there are some people who love to work hard and get things done, there are also some people who do not enjoy the process of work. For them, the idea of getting things done is no fun.
Source: Untimely Thoughts: Essays On Revolution, Culture, And The Bolsheviks, 19171918
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