It is the only mischievous principle which is operating to destroy the Republic which is prophetic of so much civilization and advancement to the whole world.
Victoria C. Woodhull: “It is the only mischievous principle which is operating to destroy the Republic which is prophetic of so much…”
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Woodhull identifies a destructive principle that threatens the Republic and its promise of civilization and progress.
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I have deliberately and of my own accord placed myself before the people as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States, and having the means, courage, energy and strength necessary for the race, intend to contest it to the close.
It is this species of corruption that is becoming a stench in the nostrils of all those whose patriotism is more than pocket deep.
In this way, labor may hope to arise from its present position of degradation to sit side by side with capital in all public and profitable positions and those of honor and trust.
Can mouldering relics, or can fossiled creeds, Provide the quickening age her mighty needs?