On the record
It is the greatest good to the smallest number at the expense of the greater number.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgIt is the greatest good to the smallest number at the expense of the greater number.
Woodhull critiques the prioritization of the minority's interests over the majority's welfare in government policies.
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It is well enough to cry peace when war rages, but the crying will not bring it.
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