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Victoria C. Woodhull: “To begin a work right, is to have it half accomplished; and most powerfully does this apply in the matter of determining…”

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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.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

Editor's note · Context

This quote underscores the significance of selecting the right representatives as a foundational step in political action.

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