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Victoria C. Woodhull: Though the constituent parts of society are in themselves imperfect, their relations to each other and to the governing…

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Though the constituent parts of society are in themselves imperfect, their relations to each other and to the governing power may be so well defined and regulated that their imperfections shall not have power to mar the harmony of action proceeding from the central power.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

Editor's note · Context

This statement suggests that while society may have imperfections, well-defined relationships can maintain harmony in governance.

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