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Neither can the exertions of a great number of individuals become constructive unless their action is combined or organized in one direction and for the same purpose.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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Woodhull states that collective action is necessary for constructive societal change.
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To begin a work right, is to have it half accomplished; and most powerfully does this apply in the matter of determining who shall be your representatives.
If he will not labor, society should compel him.
In this way, labor may hope to arise from its present position of degradation to sit side by side with capital in all public and profitable positions and those of honor and trust.
This conclusion rouses the spirit of independence in the laborer, and he determines to redress his wrongs.