Francois Truffaut Quotes

I've always had the impression that real militants are like cleaning women, doing a thankless, daily but necessary job.

Francois Truffaut

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• I've always had the impression that real militants are like cleaning women, doing a thankless, daily but necessary job.

  

  Francois Truffaut
  • Women
  • Real
  • Job