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The great principle of unrestricted universal commerce can only be practically established by universal acquiescence in its wisdom and justice.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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Woodhull believes that universal acceptance of unrestricted commerce is essential for its successful implementation.
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Are they not better qualified to direct legislation now than the wisest among us?
Are not their minds expanded to the comprehension of the great principles of governmental justice?
Verily, verily, I say unto you, this people vaunteth and puffeth itself with knowledge, but wisdom hath surely departed to the lowly ones of earth!
If they still live as spirits, if they have had better opportunities of obtaining wisdom and knowledge pertaining to earth-life than we—can this world avail itself of their assistance to establish on earth the government of heaven?