No one will attempt to deny but that there is sufficient capital or wealth in the world to enable every one to live in a palace; neither would any deny that the conditions of humanity would be very much improved could such a leveling down and such a leveling up, as this equalization would require, be attained.
Victoria C. Woodhull: “No one will attempt to deny but that there is sufficient capital or wealth in the world to enable every one to live in a…”
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Woodhull argues that the world's wealth could allow everyone to live well, highlighting the need for equitable distribution.
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