The problem is when you are writing something in retrospective, it ne… — Boutros Boutros Ghali

The problem is when you are writing something in retrospective, it needs a lot of courage not to change, or you will forget a certain reality, and you will just take in consideration your view today.

Boutros Boutros GhaliPublic Servant · Egyptian · b. 1922

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