On the record
Between two evils choose the least; but in the pursuit of remedies, the root of the disease should never be lost sight of.
Said by
Victoria C. Woodhull
Source
gutenberg.orgBetween two evils choose the least; but in the pursuit of remedies, the root of the disease should never be lost sight of.
Woodhull emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes when choosing between two evils.
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