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"To take something from a person and keep it for oneself: that is robbery. To take something from one person and then turn it over to another in exchange for as much money as you can get: that is business."
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Octave Mirbeau, born on February 16, 1848 in France, was a renowned French novelist, playwright and an influential figure in the anarchist movement. With his writings, particularly in newspapers, he espoused revolutionary ideas and fervently advocated for the rights of the worker. Mirbeau's political ideas, mainly influenced by anarcho-syndicalism and anarcho-pacifism, challenged the prevailing authority and shone a light on the conditions of the working class.
His works, particularly 'Torture Garden' and 'The Diary of a Chambermaid', often showcased anarchistic themes and became a vehicle for his political ideas. The novelist identified with anarchism as a way of challenging existing structures of power and hierarchy. He supported strikes and was a vocal critic of the government and religion. Mirbeau died on February 16, 1917, but his thoughts still resonate in the contemporary anarchist movement, inspiring many to question authority and fight for a more equitable society.
Date of Birth: 16 February 1848
Date of Death: 16 February 1917
Country of Birth: France 
Political Ideas: Anarcho-syndicalism, Anarcho-pacifism
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