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His whole restraint should be made as nearly as possible analagous to the every-day life of a useful citizen.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “His whole restraint should be made as nearly as possible analagous to the every-day life of a useful citizen.”
Editor's note · Context
Woodhull suggests that societal restraint should mimic the life of a productive citizen.
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