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Victoria C. Woodhull: “Hence, as the character of the governed progresses, so must that of the government keep pace with that of the governed…”

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Hence, as the character of the governed progresses, so must that of the government keep pace with that of the governed, else the power behind it will rise to its might, and sweep it away.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull warns that a government's failure to evolve alongside its people can lead to its downfall, emphasizing the dynamic nature of power.

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