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Mikhail Bakunin

I am sure that, on the one hand, the Rothschilds appreciate the merits of Marx, and that on the other hand, Marx feels an instinctive inclination and a great respect for the Rothschilds.

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Bakunin suggests that the Rothschild family recognizes the value in Marx's ideas, while Marx naturally admires and respects the Rothschilds. This mutual regard highlights a complex relationship where both parties see something worthwhile in each other despite their different positions.

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