On the record
The tendencies of the government being dangerous to the liberties of the people, their demand for reform is earnest, and must be heeded.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects Woodhull's belief that the government poses a threat to individual liberties and that reform is necessary.
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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 the angel in the bush were possible, why may not angels manifest the wisdom, power, and justice of God in our legislative halls?
Are not their minds expanded to the comprehension of the great principles of governmental justice?
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?