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Bodies of men are constantly engaged in attacking and trying to change some political habits, while other bodies of men are actively supporting and justifying them.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “Bodies of men are constantly engaged in attacking and trying to change some political habits, while other bodies of men…”
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Dewey observes that groups of people are continuously engaged in both challenging and supporting political habits.
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