The instinctive need to be the member of a closely knit group fighting for common ideals may grow … - Konrad Lorenz

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They (Leeds United) used to be a bit like Arsenal, winning by one goal to nil or even less.

Konrad Lorenz

The instinctive need to be the member of a closely knit group fighting for common ideals may grow so strong that it becomes inessential what these ideals are.

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