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I would prefer to be a citizen of an independent country rather than Emperor of an enslaved one.
Bao Dai
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— Bao Dai

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About Bao Dai

Bao Dai was a Statesman from French Annam (1913–1997).

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This quote is attributed to Bao Dai, a Statesman from French Annam.
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Bao Dai lived from 1913 – 1997.